Patricia passed away on Wednesday 11/30 with her family by her side. She was a 42 year resident of Saratoga. Patricia was born and raised in South Bend, IN. Her parents, the late Amelia & Louis Barcza, raised her as a hardworking student, exceptional member of her community and a dedicated Notre Dame Football fan. While in South Bend, she graduated from Saint Mary's College, IN with a BS in Home Economics and a minor in Secondary Education, then married her late husband, Ernest J. Scharpf, Jr. The couple quickly moved to California and started a family. As a mother raising her children in Saratoga, Patricia loved to share her home with friends, hosting several events and inspiring friendships. She also spent many years working at ComputerLand, teaching etiquette classes through the city of Saratoga, and writing restaurant reviews for the Saratoga Times. During this time, Patricia also received 2 Master's Degrees from SCU in both Pastoral Studies in 1995, and Counseling Psychology in 1997. In her later years, Patricia continued her passion for teaching as a home tutor to middle & high school students. She also continued her dedication to her community by creating a local "Grandparents Group". This wonderful group continues to meet once a month at various locations to share stories, friendship and support. While Patricia achieved many successes in life, she was by far most proud of the family she created. Patricia was a loving and active mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. While her presence in our lives will be greatly missed, her legacy of love, service, and hard work will live forever with her family, friends and all those who knew her. Patricia is survived by her daughter Maria Scharpf, son & daughter-in-law Jason & Tracy Scharpf, grandchildren Amelia & Max Scharpf and sister Elaine Rowan. Services will be held Tuesday 12/13 at The Alameda Family Funeral Home in Saratoga. Viewing at 10:00 followed by service & reception 11:00.