She was born on March 17, 1945 in Quakertown, PA and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam LaBar Berkes.
Pat was a graduate of B. Reed Henderson High School in West Chester, PA and moved to the Harrisonburg area in 1972. She was a member of JMU Duke Club, member and former board member of Shenandoah Valley Athletic Club and Greater Madison, (now known as Madison Vision Fund).
She enjoyed time with friends and family, reading, beach vacations, JMU sporting events, local restaurants, wineries, and sunsets from the backyard.
Her husband, Richard “Dick” Lee Mason, preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.
She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Mason-Smith and husband, Gentry, of Chandler, AZ; a brother, David Joseph Berkes (Gail), of Kennett Square, PA; a step-daughter, Karen Reider-Stankard (Jeff), of Narvon, PA; two nephews, Jeffrey Berkes (Kathryn), of Malvern, PA and Andrew Berkes (Danielle), of Downingtown, PA; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and a very dear friend, Linda McIntyre of Harrisonburg, VA.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at O'Neill's Grill, 221 University Blvd., Harrisonburg, VA .
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sentara Hospice, RMH Foundation, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or JMU Duke Club, at MSC 0402, 380 University Blvd., Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Checks should be made payable to the JMU Foundation.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
