Maryellen (Shahmoon) Patterson, 94, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 in Cedarbrook Nursing home, Allentown. Maryellen was born on June 20, 1929. She was the wife of Richard L. Patterson deceased February 13, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of Raymond and Eleanor Tanner Shahmoon. She retired from Kraft Foods, and worked as a leader for Weight Watchers for 30 years. She had a music scholarship in piano and violin at Fontbonne Hall in Chestnut Hill. In high school she attended Philadelphia conservatory and studied piano and voice and graduated from Olney High School. She also studied violin with Henry Schmidt, concert master with the Philadelphia Orchestra. She majored in Music Education at Lebanon Valley College and continued at Moravian College. In later years Maryellen was a member of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. She was a soloist in choirs in Bethlehem, New Jersey, and Maryland; she also had the lead in show, and taught piano. She was a member of Saint Catherine of Sienna Church. Survivors: Daughter: Linda A. Maines; Son: Andrew L. Patterson; Granddaughter: Chelsie Patterson; Great-granddaughters: Aubrie Patterson, Shaelyn Maines, daughter of Kim Maines. She is pre-deceased by son, Micheal Tanner and grandson, Ian C. Maines. Services: Private for the family with Cremation Society of Pennsylvania.