Patricia A. Musitano, 1932-2022

She was born Dec. 10, 1932 in New Castle, the daughter of the late William Donald and Frances Hicks Barber.

She was a teacher in the Springfield Local School District, where she taught home economics and third grade. After retirement, she enjoyed working at Classic Bakery in Boardman.

Pat loved the outdoors, gardening, sewing, baking and taking care of her lawn and berry bushes. She had a special place in her heart for all animals, especially dogs. Although she was a lifelong member of Trinity Episcopal Church, she most recently attended Westfield Presbyterian Church with family. While there, she made many special friends and enjoyed participating in various outreach programs and activities.

Pat leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Jody Musitano (Donald “Butch” Merrill, Jr.) and Kathy Eichenlaub (David); four grandchildren, Sammy (Amanda) Merrill of Oakton, Va., Amy (David) Juang of Ellicott City, Md., Kelly Eichenlaub of Raleigh, N.C., and Maria Merrill of Cincinnati; great-grandson, Adrian Merrill of Oakton, Va.; and sister, Donna Young of Lancaster, Pa.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Sammy Musitano, who she married on July 18,1953; and a brother, William Lee Barber.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Pat’s life. We will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Lawrence County Humane Society or Angels for Animals.

Pat’s ashes will be buried along with the ashes of her husband in Graceland Cemetery, New Castle, Pa.

Arrangements are by the Terry Cunningham Funeral home in Bessemer, Pa.

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