Kulpmont - Patricia A. "Trish" Lapinski, 78, of 1419 Chestnut Street passed away, Saturday, August 15, 2020,  at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Sagon on May 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Zazula.

She graduated from Kulpmont High School and was a member of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

On July 15, 1961 she married Joseph M. Lapinski in St. Casimir's Church in Kulpmont.

Patricia was a hair dresser and owned La Flair Salon in Kulpmont for many years.

Patricia enjoyed shopping, cooking, baking and decorating her house. Spending time with her granddaughters was her favorite thing to do. She was always the life of the party and a true friend to all.

She spent her last days singing and dancing in the company of her loving family and friends.

Patricia is survived by a son, Bryan Lapinski of Kulpmont; daughter, Katrina Gownley and her husband, Sean of Mount Carmel; three granddaughters, Emma, Anna and Maggie Jo Gownley, who were her whole world and she was very proud of; a sister, Betty Stavinski of Kulpmont; nephew, Greg Stavinski and his wife, Corey of Elysburg; as well as her great niece and nephew, Alyssa Stavinski and Kyle Stavinski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lapinski; two sisters, Margaret and Jeanette; and a brother, John Zazula.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Patricia A. "Trish" Lapinski, 78, of 1419 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont - Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Michael Rothan officiating in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 47 South Market Street, Mount Carmel. Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Viewing will be held on Monday, August 17, 2020 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, PA, John W. Minnig, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 47 South Market Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851.To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com