Patricia A. Petito, 81, of Northampton, died Dec. 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Anna (Schaffer) Hall.

She was a 1959 graduate of Northampton High School. She participated in the Big ‘N Band as a majorette. She graduated from Moravian College, where she studied medical technology, enjoyed playing tennis and was an active sorority member.

She was employed by the Blood Bank Test Center, West Chester, then as a phlebotomist for Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, Bethlehem and later worked for Quest Diagnostics. Her career included medical sales and marketing and ended with Miller-Keystone Blood Center.

She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

She was a member of the former Northampton Exchangettes, volunteering many years during the Northampton Exchange Club Community Days fair.

She is survived by a daughter, Anita M. of Allentown; a sister-in-law, Denise Hall of Fort Lee, N.J.; former spouse, Dr. George D. Petito of Bethlehem; an aunt, Gladys Schaffer; and three cousins, Diane with Dennis Schmoyer, Ryan with Stephanie Mackewen and Tracy Mackewen.

She was predeceased by a brother, Charles Hall.

There will be a calling time 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by services 10:30 a.m., Dec. 15 at the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 105 E. 19th St., Northampton, 18067; or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.