PATRICIA GERARD

Patricia A. Gerard of Drums, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025 after succumbing to a nearly 8-year courageous battle against ovarian cancer. She was born on May 25, 1952 in New York City, New York. 

Patricia was raised in the Bronx, New York. She graduated from Preston High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from the City University of NY Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. Patricia dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse of 28 years, a role that reflected her compassion, strength, intellect, and devotion to service. She fondly reflected, “Caring is the essence of nursing”.

Outside of her career Patricia found great joy in traveling abroad, dancing, music, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted Mimi to her grandchildren and was overjoyed by attending their activities and creating cherished memories with them. 

A woman of great unwavering faith, Patricia was a member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Patricia gained great peace, strength, and comfort by reading and sharing her daily devotional prayers.

Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Gerard. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Patrick Lovett.

Patricia is survived by her loving daughter Kristen Domin and her husband, Lawrence; her treasured grandchildren Gavin James and Paisley Raine; her siblings Linda Gerard and her spouse, Ivan Woodhams; Edward Gerard; Stephen Gerard and his spouse, Carmen Geeslin; Michael Gerard and his spouse, Sheila; and Robert Gerard; also her cherished in-laws Gerald Lovett and his spouse, Randi. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her warmth, laughter, and kindness.

Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:45 am from the Desiderio Lehman Funeral and Cremation with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top, Pennsylvania at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am  until time of service at the funeral home.

At Patricia's request in lieu of gifts or flowers, please donate to OCRA-Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance to help continue research and support women fighting ovarian cancer. Go to ocrahope.org. 

Patricia's family would like to thank all of the nurses, therapists, aides, social worker, and chaplain of Lehigh Valley Home Health and Hospice for their unending support and care provided throughout her final days. Patricia found solace in connecting with her fellow nurses, reminiscing on her past career, and being able to stay in her own home with dignity and respect. 

Arrangements under the direction of the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation. Mountain Top.

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