Pat Ernst

Patricia Antes Ernst, 83, of Lady’s Island, widow of Frederick Carl Ernst, died Friday, August 22, 2025 at Sprenger Health Care, Port Royal, SC.

Patricia was born in Flemington, NJ and was a daughter of the late Herman Herbert and Anna Bittenmaster Antes. She was employed as a cafeteria aide with Hunterdon Central High School. She was a member of Port Royal United Methodist Church and also Flemington United Methodist Church.

Patricia is survived by a daughter Cheryl Ostman and husband Gary; granddaughters Sierra Ostman and Jessica Fedorciw; and great grandchildren Karl and Daniel Thomson.

No services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Family Services, P.O. Box 1514, Beaufort, SC, 29901or to Port Royal United Methodist Church, 1602 Columbia Avenue, Port Royal, SC, 29935.

Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Ernst family with arrangements.