Patricia A. Winton, 79, of Pine Street, Frackville, passed away Saturday morning, March 19th, at her residence.  Born in Ashland, June 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth Price McGurl.  She attended the former Butler Township High School in Fountain Springs, and was employed as a custodian for the North Schuylkill High School until her retirement.  She was an active member of the Ashland V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Friendship Fire Company, Englewood, and she was of the Catholic faith.

Preceding her in death was her husband, David, passing in May 22, 1996, sisters, Dorothy Harding and Mary McHenry brothers, Vincent and Harold McGurl, and John Schmoltze.

Survivors:

Daughter:  Joann wife of Michael Mayernick, Aristes

Sister:  Ann wife of Leonard Pascavage, Frackville

Sister:  Marie Blank, Ashland

Brother:  Larry McGurl, Bloomsburg

Brother:  Ronald McGurl and his wife Betty Ann, Fredricksburg, VA

Four Grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews

Relative and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Tuesday, March 22nd, 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Bonnie Yeager.  A viewing will be in the funeral home, Monday evening, 6 to 8 PM.  Interment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita, KS.  Visit www.fritzfuneralhome.com.

The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.