Pat Tatara (Walker), 81, passed away on October 8th peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, in Stephens City, VA.
She was born in Erie, PA on December 27, 1940, the daughter of the late Claude and Edna (Engels) Walker of Erie, PA. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother’s Jack and Chuck; her sister Nancy and her twin brother Paul, who passed away this past March.
Pat has been married to Robert Tatara for 60 years as of this past July. She belonged to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Winchester VA. Pat worked over the years in Erie, PA at Lord Manufacturing, Perseus House and owned and managed Robert’s 5 & 10 store. She was an avid golfer that included 2 holes in one during her golf career and was involved in many leagues over the years in Erie and in VA. Pat was inducted in the EDWGA Golf Hall of Fame in 1997, assisted the girls’ junior league program, volunteered for local golf tournaments and was the girl’s golf coach at Mercyhurst Prep in late 1980’s.
She is survived by the love of her life of 60 years, Robert A. Tatara; two sons, David (Cindy) Tatara of Cumming, GA, Daniel (Stacey) Tatara of Ashburn, VA and her daughter Cheryl Riner of Ashburn, VA; five grandchildren, Amanda, Olivia, Rebecca, Lindsay and Kyle and one great-granddaughter Isabella Rose along with many extended family including, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with a burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Officiating will be Father Jerome Fasano.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Pat to The Alzheimer’s Association-National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102.