Patricia Ann Slifer, of Allentown, passed away on April 13 ^th at the age of 80. She was born in Reading to the late Horace and Mildred Rutt and has been married for 63 years to her loving husband Bruce E. Slifer. Patricia was a seamstress for various clothing mills and most recently had worked for Allen Organ for 8 years, retiring in May 2003. She was active in showing and preparing cars for car shows and was a member of the Studebakers Drivers Club, the Avanti Owners Association and the Northmont Group. Patricia was an avid knitter, loved crocheting, oil painting, Christmas and Nutcrackers.

Survivors: Husband Bruce E., Children Richard and wife Kathy Slifer, Donald and wife Rowi Slifer, Lori Slifer, and Jodi and husband Terry Lick. Brother Thomas and wife Joan Rutt. 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday April 17 ^th at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Reading, Pa.