Patricia Jean Fogel, 83, of Nazareth, surrounded by the love of her family and the sound of a familiar hymn, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus. She was wife of Russell Fogel to whom she was married for 32 years. Born in Nazareth, Patricia was a daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Verna Thomas (Schoenberger).

Pat worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several healthcare facilities throughout her career, dedicating many years to the care of others before retiring from Gracedale Nursing Home.

In her free time, Pat was an avid reader who could often be found with a book in hand. She also enjoyed watching Joyce Meyer, Judge Judy, inspirational programming (INSP), classic westerns, and Family Feud. Above all, Pat cherished her family and the time she spent with those closest to her.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to Pat and her family during her final days.

In addition to her husband; daughters: Tammy Sobers (Dennis) of Glen Rock, Tracy Fehnel of Whitehall, Leonard Beltz, Jr. (Sheila) of Moore Twp., Trudy Unangst (Roger) of East Allen Twp., Tina Hershberger (Robert) of Warminster and Tricia Fogel (Roscoe) of Bangor; grandchildren: Alicia, Cassandra, Zachary, Aaron, Jacob, Kody, Tori, Josiah, Evan, Savannah, Serenity, Skylyaer and Jacob; great-grandchildren: Blake, Beau, Logan, Wyatt, Melody, J.J., Joanna, Sadie and Emma; brothers: Ronald & Donald Thomas both of Nazareth. Patricia was predeceased by grandson: Jason Beltz; sister: Cindy Jones; brother: Robert Thomas, Jr.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. - 2165 Community Drive - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to a visitation with family on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery - Hecktown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity 295 E Center St, Nazareth, PA 18064 https://www.nazarethlibrary.org/