Patricia Cottrell, 65 of Cream Ridge, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at her home. Born in Nutley, she was a lifetime area resident. Patricia enjoyed traveling and loved flowers and gardening.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Auerbach, she is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Kelly Cottrell of Cream Ridge and Todd and Lindsay Cottrell of Brick; three grandchildren, Grace, Luke and Alaina and her dear childhood friend, Rosemary Hawley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 am on Friday, June 11th at St. John's Church, 1282 Yardville Rd., Allentown. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Friends may call Thursday from 6-9 at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3076 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.