Patty Comber
2012-04-03
Patricia H. Comber, age 62, of Malvern, PA passed away at home on Monday, April 23, 2012 from ovarian cancer.
Patty is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bernard E. Comber, MD; her son, Heath D. Magsig (Priscilla); step-children, Bernard E. Comber, Jr. (Marie), John T. Comber (Amy) Lisa Comber Hall (John), Peter J. Comber (Paula) and was Grandmom to Annie, Jack, Erica, Chase, Emily, Casey, Skyler, Natalie, Sydney, Quinn, Alexa, Riley, Chris, Devon, Matt and Katie. She is the daughter of the late Daniel C. Heck and is also survived by her mother, Jeanne A. Heck of Hazelhurst, WI; brothers, Daniel C. Heck, Jr. (Peggy), James C. Heck (Kathleen), nieces Elizabeth and Sarah and nephews Brad, Bill and Tim.
Born in Chicago, IL, Patty graduated from the University of Southern Illinois and Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (where she obtained her Masters in Divinity).
She worked at Westminster Theological Seminary for eighteen (18) years, serving the last of those eight (8) years as the Dean of Women and International Students. Patty also was the Executive Director of Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center in Bryn Mawr until she was forced to retire due to her illness.
Patty was always ready for adventures (traveling, sailing and flying) with her husband Bern and loved spending time making memories with her family and friends in Ocean City, NJ.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all of the nurses and aids and to all of Patty's friends and neighbors who helped throughout her illness.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Patty's memory can be made to a scholarship fund that has been established in her name as follows: The Patricia Comber Scholarship Fund, Westminster Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 27009, Philadelphia, PA 19118.
Patty is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bernard E. Comber, MD; her son, Heath D. Magsig (Priscilla); step-children, Bernard E. Comber, Jr. (Marie), John T. Comber (Amy) Lisa Comber Hall (John), Peter J. Comber (Paula) and was Grandmom to Annie, Jack, Erica, Chase, Emily, Casey, Skyler, Natalie, Sydney, Quinn, Alexa, Riley, Chris, Devon, Matt and Katie. She is the daughter of the late Daniel C. Heck and is also survived by her mother, Jeanne A. Heck of Hazelhurst, WI; brothers, Daniel C. Heck, Jr. (Peggy), James C. Heck (Kathleen), nieces Elizabeth and Sarah and nephews Brad, Bill and Tim.
Born in Chicago, IL, Patty graduated from the University of Southern Illinois and Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (where she obtained her Masters in Divinity).
She worked at Westminster Theological Seminary for eighteen (18) years, serving the last of those eight (8) years as the Dean of Women and International Students. Patty also was the Executive Director of Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center in Bryn Mawr until she was forced to retire due to her illness.
Patty was always ready for adventures (traveling, sailing and flying) with her husband Bern and loved spending time making memories with her family and friends in Ocean City, NJ.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all of the nurses and aids and to all of Patty's friends and neighbors who helped throughout her illness.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Patty's memory can be made to a scholarship fund that has been established in her name as follows: The Patricia Comber Scholarship Fund, Westminster Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 27009, Philadelphia, PA 19118.