Patricia J. Buchanan

August 24, 1945 - January 5, 2020

Patricia "Tonigirl" Buchanan, 74, formerly of the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2020 surrounded by her children. Born August 24, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. She was an employee of the Philadelphia Inquirer for 35 years and loved animals. Pat is survived by her brother Danny Cordero (Bernie), sisters; Peggy Dellisanti and Mary Becker; children; Justin Cordero, Bruce Buchanan (Helen), Danielle Kummer (Paul) and Elizabeth O'Connell (Warren); grandchildren Taylor Casanova, Bruce Buchanan, III, and Paul Kummer, III, her best friend Joann Mangino and many other family members and friends. All of whom she loved and had much fun with. Please join us in celebrating her life Friday, January 10, 2020 between 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the Dinan Funeral Home, 1921-23 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com