Patricia L. Erickson, 73, of Allentown, formerly of New Tripoli, died May 22, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

She was the beloved wife of Sven G. Erickson for 52 years.

Born in Levittown, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Esther Leugers.

She was an office manager for Rodale Press, Emmaus, until retiring.

She was a member of New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Tripoli.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by sons Richard J. Erickson of Germansville and David A. (Kara) Erickson of Phoenix, Ariz.; brothers Raymond (Judy) Leugers of Amarillo, Texas, and Bruce (Yana) Leugers and David Leugers, both of Lancaster; and sister Christine (Greg) Keim, also of Lancaster.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Wendy.

Her memorial service will be determined.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.