Patricia A. "Pat" (nee Ryland) Shott

August 4, 1937 - December 21, 2021

Patricia A. “Pat” (nee Ryland) Shott, 84, of Lebanon passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of Michael E. Shott, with whom she celebrated 45 years in marriage. Pat was born in Lebanon on August 4, 1937 to the late Albanus and Marian (Haas) Ryland. She was a 1955 S. Lebanon High School graduate and worked as a manager in retail at Boscov’s Department Store. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and Cornwall United Methodist Church. Pat’s first love was her family, her happiest times were those spent with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whether it was a game of croquet, dancing at the annual family farm hoedown or enjoying a delicious holiday dinner, good times were had by all. She will be remembered fondly by her welcoming smile, her ready laugh, and her bold spirit. She always embraced new adventures and loved to travel. Pat treasured music, the arts, swims at the beach and sunsets. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Michael D. Dissinger (Susan) of Lake Mary, FL, step-son Michael E. Keller (Barbara) of Mt. Gretna, PA, step-daughter Karen Root (Kenneth) of Ijamsville, MD, four grandchildren, Laura Kayrouz (Bobby) of Cranston, RI, Sarah Kauffman (Steve) of Lebanon, PA, Alison Root and Jennifer Root of Ijamsville, MD, two great-grandchildren, Emma Kauffman and Matthew Kauffman of Lebanon, PA, and siblings, Marian Batz of Lebanon, PA, Albanus Ryland (Cecile) of Hampton, NJ, Charles Ryland of Lebanon, PA. She was predeceased by her sister, Doris Batturs. A memorial service will be held on Friday January 7, 2022 at 11AM at Hebron United Methodist Church, 451 E. Walnut Street, Lebanon. Internment will be at Schaefferstown Cemetery. There will be a visitation with the family from 10AM-11AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Central PA Food Bank, c/o Development, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or the Lebanon Rescue Mission, PO Box 5, Lebanon, PA 17042.