Pamela D. Docherty, 76, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 1, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Docherty was born April 17, 1946, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Walter A. and Dorothy V. (Gindelsperger) Rice, and was a 1964 graduate of Johnstown High School.

Primarily a homemaker, Pam also worked as a secretary at the former Weingartner's Florists for nearly 20 years. While at home, she loved spending time in her beloved garden, planting and tending to her beautiful flowers.

Pam was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she served as church treasurer for the past 15 years. She was also active in several local gardening clubs and enjoyed attending the Master Gardner presentations.

Her beloved husband of 55 years, John D. "Doc" Docherty, whom she married August 3, 1968, survives at their home in New Castle.

Pam is also survived by a son, Eric Docherty, of Harmony, PA; a brother, Wayne Rice, of Johnstown, PA; and a grandson, Gordon Duffee, of Chicago.

In addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill A. Docherty; and two brothers, Dennis and Jeff Rice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The ALS Association - Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 416 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA 15209.

Calling hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday (4-6-23) in St. John's Lutheran Church, 2601 Highland Ave, New Castle, PA 16105.

A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:30 p.m., in the church, with Rev. David A. Snyder, officiating.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle, PA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.