In Memory

Patricia Detert (Donkin)

Patricia Detert (Donkin)

Patricia M. Donkin, 61, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport. Born Dec. 5, 1946, in Madison, Wis., she was a daughter of Milton Detert, of Venice, Fla., and the late Astrid Hansen Detert. She was a retired nurse's aide for UPMC McKeesport. She was past president of both Dravosburg Lioness Club and McKeesport Lions Club and the first female member and current board member of Central Elizabeth Township Lions Club. Patricia was also a committee member of the Lions Diabetes Auction, Christmas Around the World and the McKeesport Santa parade. She was a member of Teamsters Local No. 205 and attended Suomi Junior College in Hancock, Mich. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Joseph A. Donkin; sisters, Cindy (James) Cefalu, of Venice, Fla., and Randi (Gene) Baltz, of Olmstead Falls, Ohio; mother-in-law, Margaret Donkin, of Elizabeth Borough; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews and cousins; and her beloved pet, Princess. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second St., Elizabeth, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Elanjileth officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to McKeesport Hospital Foundation, Lions Diabetes Fund, 1500 Fifth Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.