Obituary of Patricia Elberson

Patricia Elberson, age 86, of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home on July 7, 2026.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Patricia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude McGowan. She made her home in Upper Chichester for more than 40 years. Patricia worked for many years as a Telephone Operator/Unit Manager at Fair Acres before retiring. She was a member of St. John Fisher Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Elberson; her daughter, Pamela Ingram, 2 grandchildren, Reagan Donnelly and Jason Scheck; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

She is survived by her children, Kim (Douglas) Muschynka, Kelly Scheck, and John (Barbara) Scheck; her sister, Mary Ellen Santacroce; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Graveside service will be held privately at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com