Patricia Ann Shantz (Nee Irey), 89, born November, 6th 1934 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, August 30th, 2024, at her home in Zion Grove, where she had lived since 2001.

She was the daughter of the late Adolph V. Murray Irey and Bertha Elizabeth Irey (nee Sims).

Patricia (Paddy) was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Shantz, son Dennis A. Mertz, siblings Oliver Sims (Grace) of Phoenixville, Clara Kelley (Noah) of Spring City, Betty Shantz (Henry) of Phoenixville, Donald W. Irey (Joan) of Spring City.

Patricia was raised on a farm in Chester County where she grew to love the country way of life, including raising farm animals well into her fifties.  She had a talent for singing and her beautiful voice could be heard and enjoyed in church on Sundays.  She raised her family in the Christian faith and was always active with her church community.

She was a voracious reader and a great supporter of her local libraries wherever she lived. She and her military husband traveled through out the United States and overseas raising their family along the way.  They settled in Morgantown, Pa where she was a homemaker and worked for Pennhurst State Hospital in Spring City. She ended her working life at Shady Maple Farm Market, retiring after 20 years of service.

Relocating after her husband's passing, Pat, moved to Zion Grove where she made great friends as a member of the Onieda Sheppton Seniors and Ringtown Valley Seniors organizations.

She is survived by daughters Diane Shantz Mosteller- Matthes New Ringgold, Denise Shantz Zaremba, wife of Christopher, Ringtown and son Douglas A. Shantz, Ringtown and previous son-in-law, Daniel Mosteller, Cressona.

She leaves behind eight grandchildren, Drew, wife to Jesse Aungst, Danae, Derek and Dillan Mosteller, Nathaniel Shantz, Emily, and Allison Zaremba, and Samantha Zaremba, wife of Mitchell Young. One great granddaughter Evelyn, along with several neices and nephews.

Patricia rests in peace and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and her best cat buddy, Draco.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown on Friday evening, September 6th, 20 2024, from 6-8 PM.

Patricia will be laid to rest at 10 AM on Saturday, September 7th at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Parkerford, PA.

You may leave an online condolence for Patricia's family at www.ringtownfuneral.com