Patricia A. Cook, age 84, of Danville, passed away on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at Maria Joseph Manor, Danville.

She was born on Friday, December 24, 1937, in Champaign, IL a daughter of the late Anthony L. and Alice Camilla (Irle) Schneider. Patricia graduated Champaign High School in 1955. She expanded her education by graduating from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, MO with a bachelor's degree, she attended Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ graduating with a master's degree in School Counseling. Patricia was employed by Howell High School, Freehold, NJ as a Guidance Counselor until her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cook, two sisters, Camilla Marie Peddycoart and Karen Elizabeth Porter, and by two brothers, Earl Joseph Schneider and Bernard Vincent Schneider.

Survivors include a stepson, Robert Cook and wife Ellen of Farmingdale, NJ, a stepdaughter, Lindsey Cook of FL, a sister, Theresa Chayko of Danville, PA, and a brother-in-law, David Porter of Milwaukee, WI. Patricia was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 342 Iron St., Bloomsburg
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, with Rev. Richard J. Mowery, as celebrant.

Graveside committal services will be held privately in Woodlawn Cemetery, Champaign, IL. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg is honored to be serving the Cook family.