Patricia L. Clawson Rupert , 81, of Derry , passed to eternal life Friday June 17, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Monday, June 17, 1935 in New Alexandria a daughter of the late Theodore and Bertha McKowen Clawson.

Pat was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latrobe. She liked being with her family and sewing.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Raymond Clawson, and four sisters; Mary Cameron, Alyce Yeskey, Esther Reed and Martha Evans.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 1/2 years, Richard Z. Rupert, her two sons Richard M. (Lynne) of St. Mary's, GA, and Steven P. Rupert of Houston, TX. Two daughters; Laura L. "Lori" Gunsallus (Jack) of Derry and Nancy A. Fiorina (John) of Latrobe. 8 grandchildren; Eric Rupert (Angie), Jason Rupert, Kasey Orum (Michael Davidson), Ivan and Laura Rupert, Richard Kisic (Rachael), Kirstie Dolan (Troy) and Shayna Fiorina.

6 great grandchildren; Nicholas Patrick and Abigail Erica Rupert, Brandon Hunter, Nathan Dawson and Lindsey Ashlynne Orum and Logan Michael Kisic. Several nieces and nephews.

All services and interment are private for the family.

McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry.

Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomes.com.

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