Patti passed away on May 18, 2009, at age 69, after a three year battle with lymphoma. She is survived by her husband, Joseph B. Wellner; father, James N. Jones; daughter Robin; three sons, Richard W., Scott J. and Chad W. all of New Wilmington; four sisters, Geraldine, Peggy, Susie, Sherry, their spouses; 9 grandchildren, Nicole, Brook, Jennifer, Quinton, Zachary, Preston, Lindsay, Paris and Abigail.

Patti was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard W. Adams Sr. who she married in 1958, her mother an infant daughter, Debbie, and an infant grandson, Eric.  Pat loved children and operated a daycare in her residence for more than 20 years.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts, music, camping, gardening and working with flowers.