Patricia Ann Nagy, 81 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 24, 2012 at her residence. Pat was born on February 2, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul Yellig and Mildred (Smith) Yellig.

Pat was a resident of Cedar Lane and graduated from South Hills High School. She was employed as secretary to the Vice President of US Steel and the Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. It was there that she met her husband, Jim.

She was a loving mother who taught her children tolerance and the "golden rule". Her philosophy was "to thine own self be true" and she loved the Lord. "Oh well!" was her version of the Serenity Prayer.

She loved to cook and bake for her family. She could whip up mean pepperoni scrambled eggs on a camp stove. Camping in Shenandoah National Park was a family tradition. She loved to watch birds and read mystery novels and books about gardening. She and Jim had a craft business called Patience Pine and her specialty was fused glass. She drew all the designs for their wood appliqué. She and her friend Louise sold handmade Christmas ornaments at local craft fairs. Three generations of her family have craft day the Friday after Thanksgiving, a tradition she started.

She was a member of the Women's Club in Middle River, Maryland and an officer of the PTA at Kenilworth Elementary School in Bowie, Maryland. She enjoyed two epic trips in her life; a visit to Paris, France and Switzerland and a solo white water raft trip down the Colorado River. She raised West Highland White terrier show dogs. She presented her champion, Jason, at Madison Square Garden. Pat was a cancer survivor and a member of First Saints Community Church, St. George's Island.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Stuart A. Nagy, of Melbourne, FL, Susan McCabe, of Leonardtown, MD, Christopher V. Nagy, of Charlotte, NC; her grandchildren, Jennifer McCabe, Kate Bluey, Lauren Nagy, Jack Nagy; her step grandchild, Sara Graves; and her great grandchildren, Ellen Bluey, Ada Bluey, and Boden Bluey.

In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by her son, Larry Nagy.

Family will receive friends for Pat's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.