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Michelle L. Patterson 1972-2025

Miss Michelle L. Patterson, 53, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Chambersburg hospital following a brief illness.

Michelle L. Patterson
Michelle L. Patterson

Born March 13, 1972 in Waynesboro, she is the daughter of the late Norman and Martha (Beltz) Patterson Bergenstock.

Miss Patterson was a member of the V.F.W, Eagles Club, Inc., and Moose Club all of Waynesboro. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Sportsman Association, Blue Ridge Summit, PA.

She enjoyed collecting Tinkerbell and wolf artifacts, caring for her stuffed dog, Blackie, and talking with her friend Jennifer Kauffman on the phone.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings, Tammy Simmers and her husband, Glenn, Tina Dale and her husband, Greg, and Norman Patterson Jr., and his companion, Carla Chamberlain, all of Waynesboro; many nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Jennifer Kauffman.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michelle’s honor may be made to Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, PA 17268 to help defray the cost of funeral expenses.

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro is handling the arrangements.


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