Patricia L. "Pati" Kirkland, age 68, of White Mills passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony R. Kirkland, on May 11, 1999.

Born April 22, 1957, in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Giovanina (Terranova) Jordan. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a secretary for Department of Public Works and recycling coordinator for the Township of Irvington.

Pati was a member of St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Honesdale, PA.

She is survived by one sister: Christine Rivera of Parlin, NJ; one sister-in-law: Rona Rome of Elizabethtown, NC; her father-in-law: Joe McMillan of Elizabethtown, NC; her beloved dog: Dallas; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; as well as countless friends.

In addition to her husband and her mother, Pati was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Ruscel Kirkland, and her mother-in-law, Barbara McMillan.

Calling hours will be Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel, PA.

As someone who was a true lover of animals, Pati would want donations in her memory to be made to Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Rd., Honesdale, PA 18431.