Pamela Fox (Fox) Purcell

Pamela Fox Purcell, 69, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Pottsville, on Nov. 30, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Robert N. and Paulette E. (Eroh) Fox.

Pamela was a graduate of Pottsville High School and Kutztown University.

Having worked as an elementary teacher, she retired from John S. Clarke Elementary Center, Pottsville. Upon her retirement from teaching, she pursued a hobby as an avid jewelry maker.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.

Pamela was preceded in death by her brother, Pete Fox.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph Purcell.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by a son, Sean Purcell, of Conshohocken; a daughter, Katie, wife of Juan Prado, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a grandson, Jasper Prado; a brother, Robert, husband of Darlene Fox, of Pottsville; nieces, Rebecca Caplan and Ashley Russo; a nephew, Joseph Brier.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Interment will be privately held. At the family's request, memorial donations in Pamela's memory may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.