Patricia Frances (Bentz) Eshleman

Patricia Frances Eshleman, 87, of Wellsville, PA passed away surrounded by her loving family on  Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the U.P.M.C. West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. 

   She was born July 11, 1938, in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Fahenstock) Bentz.

   Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Walter E. Eshleman.

   She is survived by five children, Walter E. Eshleman, Jr. (Connie deceased) of Wellsville, Kenneth A. Eshleman, Sr. of Wellsville, Sharon L. Anderson (Robert) of Wellsville, Debra K. Eshleman of York, Bonnie S. Huber of East Berlin; one brother, Carvel Bentz of Harrisburg; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Patricia was also preceded in death by a sister Virgin Noss and a brother Clarence Bentz.

   Services will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm in the Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., Dillsburg, A viewing will be held Thursday from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the Suburban Memorial Gardens, Dover.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75084 or the Alzheimer's Assoc., 2595 Interstate Dr., Ste. 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.