On December 8, 2012. Surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Age 67. (nee Willard) Of Brooklawn. Loving and devoted wife of 43 years to Edward J. Sterner, Jr. Loving mother of Nicole Shapley (Kevin) and Michael Sterner. Cherished grandmother of Katelyn, Jacob, Kamryn and Samantha. Beloved daughter of Helen Willard (nee Fish) and the late Franklin Willard. Dear sister of Raymond Willard (Neimy) and Marie Murphy (Michael). Also survived by her niece Kristen MacKannan and great-niece Alli McColligan. Patricia graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1962. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday evening, December 12th, from 6 to 8 PM and again on Thursday morning, December 13th, from 8:45 to 9:45 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM in St. Marys R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment New St. Marys Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Cooper Cancer Institute, 900 Centennial Boulevard, Suite A, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Attn: Beth Rachkis. In the memo, please write: Patricia A. Sterner. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Patricia A. Sterner. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142