Patricia R. (Deller) Searle, 91, of York Township, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at York South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife to the late Richard E. Searle. The couple were married for 45 years until his passing on September 26, 1999.

Mrs. Searle was born in York on November 27, 1931 and was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Wagman) Deller.

Patricia was a 1950 graduate of York Catholic High School. For most of her life she was a dedicated homemaker. Later in life she worked in the day care for Christ Lutheran Church in Dallastown. Patricia was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Dallastown.

She is survived by her six children, Dennis Searle and his wife Brenda, of Seven Valleys, Richard Searle and his wife Tina, of Yoe, Theresa Ludwig  and her husband Toby, of Red lion, Linda Kilgore and her husband Larry, of Airville, Laura Ness and her husband Randy, of York, SC, and Brian Searle and his wife Katie, of Red Lion. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 251 E. Main St., Dallastown, with Fr. Mark Weiss officiating. Prior to the funeral mass, a visitation with the family will be held at the church on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church at the address listed above.