Patricia A. Cook, age 84, of Danville, PA, passed away on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at Maria Joseph Manor, Danville, PA.
She was born on Friday, December 24, 1937, in Champaign, a daughter of the late Anthony L. and Alice Camilla (Irle) Schneider. Patricia graduated Champaign High School in 1955. She expanded her education by graduating from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, MO with a bachelor's degree, she attended Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ graduating with a master's degree in School Counseling. Patricia was employed by Howell High School, Freehold, NJ as a Guidance Counselor until her retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cook, two sisters, Camilla Marie Peddycoart and Karen Elizabeth Porter, and by two brothers, Earl Joseph Schneider and Bernard Vincent Schneider.
Survivors include a stepson, Robert Cook and wife Ellen of Farmingdale, NJ, a stepdaughter, Lindsey Cook of FL, a sister, Theresa Chayko of Danville, PA, and a brother-in-law, David Porter of Milwaukee, WI. Patricia was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, February 16, at 10am at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana with Deacon Ed Mohrbacher officiating. Owens Funeral Home is assisting the family with local arrangements.
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