Sparta- Patricia Ann (Jones) Cunningham went home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71. Patricia was born in Queens, New York to James and Margaret (Lantier) Jones, and presently resided in Sparta for the last 30 years. She is formerly of Long Island, NY. She was employed as a secretary for the Sparta Board of Education Special Services. Patricia is predeceased by her brother, James Jones in 1970. Surviving is her beloved husband of 48 years, Robert T. Cunningham of Sparta, her two sons, Douglas J. Cunningham and his companion Naomi Day, and Robert D. Cunningham and his wife Kristine, and one grandson, Braeden D. Cunningham. Family and friends are invited Sunday 2~4 7~9pm to Goble Funeral Home 22 Main Street Sparta, NJ 07871. A 10 am Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, at Our Lady of the Lake RC Church, Sparta, NJ. Memorial Contributions in Patricia’s name may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation 350 Sparta Avenue Bldg. B Ste.2 Sparta, NJ 07871.