Patricia E. Mcdowell

Patricia E. McDowell, age 74, of Munhall, died May 21, 2013. She was born in Lenoir, NC on December 21, 1938 and is the daughter of Joyce E. Harrison Lail with whom she resided and the late Alis R. "Al" Lail. She was a surgical technician in the operating rooms for 27 years at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

In addition to her mother she is survived by her sons; Keith (Janice) McDowell of Munhall, Kent (Maria) McDowell of Duquesne, Kreg McDowell of West Mifflin, grandchildren; Shannon, Chad, Matt and Seaton.

Patricia was a loving mother, great person and made friends wherever she went. She will be missed by all.

Friends will be received at Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin Funeral Home, 740 Pgh.-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, 15034 (412 678 6192) on Thursday from 4-8 pm where the services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Burial will follow.

Remembrances may be made to The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, 15233