Patricia J. Winecker

Patricia J. Winecker, 84, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on April 14th, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. During this time, Pat maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. Her faith, generosity and sense of humor were evident everyday.

Born in Irvington, NJ, September of 1940, she was the daughter of the late Adele (Drager) and Oscar Wurzback.

Pat met her future husband, John, in 1955 when John was her math tutor at Irvington High School. After graduating, they stayed active with their alumni group and enjoyed planning and attending many class reunions. They were married in October of 1960 and moved to Clinton, NJ in 1961. Pat worked a variety of part-time jobs while raising her family and finally settled into a long career with the State of New Jersey in the Division of Youth and Family Services. Pat was a pet sitting pioneer when she started Kitty Kare in 1986. She and John worked together providing pet care in Hunterdon County for many years until they both retired.

A love of travel, planning and interests in genealogy brought Pat to many US states and countries around the world where she was able to explore and connect with others. Pat also volunteered with Hunterdon Adult Ed. and was a hostess on many of their trips.

Her husband, John Winecker, died in 2018. She was also predeceased by her brother and sister.

Surviving are her children: Kathi Winecker (David Smith), John Winecker (Dr. Ruth Winecker) and Bill Winecker (Christine Winecker); and grandson Jordan Pollera.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hunterdon Hospice in Flemington, NJ or Tabby’s Place in Ringoes, NJ by clicking the links below.

Funeral services and interment in Union Cemetery – Clinton, NJ were private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home.

The family has entrusted Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822 with the arrangements. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit Pat’s memorial page and guestbook below at www.holcombefisher.com.