The Life of Patricia A. Dierolf

Patricia A. (Conrad) Dierolf, 79, of Alburtis, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Saint Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.  She was the loving wife of Robert C. Dierolf.  They were married November 25, 1961.  Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Raymond F., Sr., and Evelyn C. (Bower) Conrad.  Patricia was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ, Mertztown, where she formerly participated with the Ladies Aide Society.

Patricia was employed as a sewing machine operator and floor supervisor at the former Royal Manufacturing, Alburtis, along with several other garment manufacturing companies in the area, until her retirement.

Pat loved to cook, bake and travel, however her family and caring for them was most important to her.

In addition to her husband of 60 years, Robert, Patricia is survived by her three children: daughter, Robin F. (Dierolf) Drobot, Allentown; son, Scott R., husband of Pamela J. (Weller) Dierolf, Fleetwood; and daughter, Nicole L. (Dierolf), wife of Robert C. Wessner, III, Alburtis.  Other survivors include a sister, Carol "Susie" (Conrad), wife of Daniel Laubach, Sr., Greentown, Pike County; brother, Raymond F. Conrad, Jr., Alburtis.  There are four grandchildren: Beau M. Drobot; Justin A. Dierolf; Ryan C. Deleon; and Kylee N. Wessner; and two great grandchildren: Carter Hartzman and Lilyann Drobot.  In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by a brother, Carl Lee Conrad, in infancy.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Patricia's life will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Longswamp United Church of Christ, 200 Clay Road, Mertztown, with The Reverend Kimberly K. Berenotto and The Reverend David Newhart, officiating.  Interment in Longswamp Union Cemetery, Mertztown.  Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the church.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com.