On January 13, 2025, PATRICIA MARY ZYLA passed into eternal rest. She is the beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Fetsko) Zyla. Pat began her career with Baltimore Gas & Electric after graduating high school. She remained there for many years, earning both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Johns Hopkins University while working full-time. She later joined M&T Bank, where she held the position of construction manager until her retirement. She is survived by her many loving cousins.
Pat was an avid traveler who especially loved taking cruises. Among her many journeys was an epic transatlantic voyage that included stops in Iceland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Pat also enjoyed going on bus trips, with Mohonk Mountain House being a favorite destination. When not traveling, her time was well spent with her many friends, enjoying meals and visits together. Pat had a genuinely kind and generous heart and will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Family will receive friends from 3-7PM on Friday, January 24 at the STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM, Saturday, January 25 at St. Joseph Monastery, 3801 Old Frederick Rd at Monastery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229. Interment will take place at New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.