MILLERSBURG • Patsy A. (Kipp) Vaclavik, 82, passed away, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Colonial Park Care Center.
She did not have her loving family by her side because this hateful pandemic took away the privilege of her children getting to visit her in her final days.
Pat was born Aug. 5, 1938, to Sarah Emily (Smith) Kipp and Charles H. Kipp. She married the love of her life, Dr. Richard A. Vaclavik, June 8, 1957.
Pat was a gifted artist, quilter and musician.
She lived for her children and grandchildren and enjoyed being part of all of their activities. She was a troop leader for the Girl Scouts for more than 20 years. She directed the children’s and youth choirs at Peace United Church of Christ for many years. She was active in the PTO and Band Boosters. Whatever her children did, she supported.
Pat was a registrar for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Vital Statistics until her death. Her work gave her purpose and kept her active.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard A. Vaclavik, VMD; her sisters Esther, Myrle and Mary Louise; and brothers Charles, Mervin, Jay and Robert.
She is survived by her children Kathryn Vaclavik, Steven (Cheryl) Vaclavik and Jennifer (Jonathan) Keeler; her grandchildren Alex and Sarah Vaclavik, Nathaniel and Sofia Moreno, Anna and Sydney Keeler; her sister Frances Welfley; brothers-in-law Dr. Charles Vaclavik and Harry Pepe; and sisters-in-law Katie Vaclavik and Evelyn Pepe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Red Lion, Pa.
A celebration of her life was held Aug. 23 in her beloved garden at her home, 132 Weaver Rd.
Burial was private at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to American Diabetes Association, 301 Chestnut St., Harrisburg, PA 17101; American Cancer Society, 112 Sipe Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg, handled the arrangements.
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Patsy A. Vaclavik
