Patricia Sechrist

Patricia D. Sechrist, 78, of Ephrata and formerly of West Lawn, passed away in her residence surrounded by her loving family on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 5:46 PM.

She was the wife of Thomas C. Sechrist, with whom she was married for nearly 59 years.

Born in Wernersville she was a daughter of the late Bruce Owens and of Virginia (Drabenstadt) Owens Domico of Sinking Spring - Mrs. Domico is the widow of Joseph Domico and the widow of Bruce Owens.

Mrs. Sechrist was employed as a Secretary by the Wilson School District for 21 years prior to retiring in 2001. She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn.

Surviving in addition to her husband and her mother are her children: Bruce G. Sechrist - husband of Lisa A. - of Reinholds, Todd M. Sechrist - husband of Stacey L. - of Reinholds, Wendy E. White - wife of George A. - of Kempton, Tracy L. Watts - wife of David A. - of Freeport, Maine, and Kimberly A. Sanders - wife of Robert R. - of Sinking Spring. 8 grandchildren Emily, Bethany, Kelsey, Sarah, Olivia, Rachel, Drew & Julia and 2 step grandchildren Tucker & Alexa. Her siblings, Michael Owens of West Lawn and JoAnn Kellar of Birdsboro. She was predeceased by a brother, Brian Owens.

Funeral Service will be held Friday June 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Advent Lutheran Church 16 Telford Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609, Reverend John P. Gudikunst and Reverend Rachel Dietz will officiate. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Advent Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Muddy Creek Cemetery, East Cocalico Twp. Contributions may be made to Advent Lutheran Church or to the Wilson Education Foundation 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609 in memory of Mrs. Patricia D. Sechrist. Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.