Patricia N. Farrell

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Patricia N. Farrell entered into eternal rest on Monday June 7, 2021, following a 13 year battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was 73.  

The daughter of the late David Neff and Marjorie (Burgess) Neff, she was born March 7, 1948 in West Chester, PA.  She later attended and graduated from West Virginia University, where she was a proud Chi Omega sister.  Patricia went on to work for American Airlines, and later made the decision to leave and raise her family.  Although she had jobs later on in life, her greatest joy was being able to be there for her children and grandchild.

Patricia was known for her great sense of humor, wit, perseverance, kindness, and love of her family and friends.  She always had a story to share, a laugh that was contagious, and an ear to listen.  Patricia was an amazing woman who be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Survivors include her daughter, Lauren Van Housen and Lauren’s husband Karl of Newburgh; her son J. Bennett Farrell Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; her brother David Neff of Palm Beach, FL; her granddaughter Teagan Van Housen; and several nieces and nephews.  

A Funeral Services held  on Saturday June 12, at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service,with Rev. Ernst Mossl officiating.

Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, Newburgh.