Patricia Ann Yerger Gautsch, 53, of Snydertown, stepped into eternal
life with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 5, 2026 at her
residence. Patty was the beloved wife of Maurice James Gautsch sharing
over 14 years of loving marriage.  Born in Shamokin, on January 31,
1973 she was a daughter of Eugene and Theresa (Morris) Yerger. Patty
was a graduate of Line Mountain High School. She was an employee of
the state of Pennsylvania working at the Coal Township Prison. Patty
enjoyed landscaping and thrifting.

Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her husband Maurice James
Gautsch; parents, Eugene and Theresa Yerger; sons, Patrick Whitehead
of Dalmatia, Joseph Whitehead of Dalmatia, Stephen Whitehead (Crystal)
and their daughter, Rosalynn of Lykens, and Jeremey Lubnow of Sunbury;
step children, Marie Murphy (Jeffrey) of Paxinos, and Kyle Gautsch
(Nicole) of Marysville; brothers, Mark Yerger (Tana) and John Yerger
Sr.; step brothers, Eugene Yerger Jr. and Tim Yerger (Tammy).

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Joseph
W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King Street, Northumberland, where the
family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
Burial will follow at Northumberland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Patricia’s memory to
the Stonington Fire Company, 2732 PA-61, Sunbury, PA 17801.