Patricia "Pat" Dando

Patricia “Pat” Dando passed away on October 13, 2026, in York, PA. Pat was born on July 3, 1934 in Llewellyn, Pennsylvania. She was the 3rd daughter (of 4 girls and 2 boys) to Christine (Kerrick) Pellish and Michael Pellish. Pat was the last remaining member of the Pellish family.

On June 9, 1956, Lew married Patricia Pellish in Minersville, PA. In 1968 they moved to Mechanicsburg, PA. Pat worked for the State of PA department of Revenue as an administrative assistant. One of Pat and Lew’s favorite pastimes was to go polka dancing at different venues in the Harrisburg area. As avid campers and RV’ers, Lew and Pat enjoyed many winters in Florida and Texas.

They had three children Neal Dando (Jonell Kerkhoff), Luanne Gramm (Bob Stoner) and Janice Morris-Laub (Mike Laub).

Lew predeceased Pat in 2017. They were married for 61 years. In addition to their children, Pat is survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs.