Elisha "Lash" Phipps Patterson

Elisha "Lash" Phipps Patterson, 89, of Coatesville died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was the husband of the late Audrey Pearl Patterson with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Mr. Patterson was a farmer most of his life and had retired from Quebecor Printing after 22 years. He was a Chester County resident all his life.

He is survived by his son Howard Patterson, with whom he lived with, and his daughters Deborah DiSilvestro and Jean Mills, 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons Tom and William Patterson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg followed by interment at the Upper Octorara Cemetery, Parkesburg, PA. Viewing at the funeral home from 10 to 11:00 am.