Patricia A. (Ciortan) Wilkinson

Patricia A. Wilkinson, 83, of East Hanover Township, Dauphin County passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Born May 9, 1943 in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Andrew G. and Laura E. (Swartley) Ciortan and also preceded in death by siblings George Ciortan and Georgiann Ciortan.

A retired Registered Nurse from Pinnacle Health NICU, Pat attended St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grantville.  Lester, Pat and their children traveled extensively and lived in Germany and England while Lester served with the U. S. Air Force.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years Lester E. Wilkinson; son Bryan Wilkinson (Megan) of Harrisburg; daughter Leslie Hoffer (Tim) of Hummelstown; grandchildren Bradley Hoffer (Sarah Rupp), Devin Hoffer, Nicole Hoffer, Kayla Hoffer, Enzo Wilkinson, and Layton Wilkinson; and great grandson Beau Bordwell.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 20, 2026 at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra preceded by a viewing from 10:00 AM.  Interment in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or Harrisburg Area Humane Society, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

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