Patricia Lynch

Patricia M. Lynch (nee Strumble), age 70, passed away September 13, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Mark D. Lynch; her beloved sister, Francine Kawentel (Rolf); her dear niece, Jessica Schmidt (Todd); her dear niece, Linda Kawentel (Phillip McCown); great-nieces and great-nephews, Sydney Green (Zack), and Ava, Jaggar, Gwen, and Colton Schmidt; great-grandnephews, Zander and Micah Green; cousins, including Kathy Hudecek Sumner and Angela Hudecek; and friends, including Karen, Kathy, DiAnn, Lynn (Jim), and Barb. Patricia is predeceased by her parents, Leonora (Galazka) and Albert Strumble; her brother, Albert Junior; her sister, Elaine; her stepmother, Rose; and her grandparents, Frank and Mary Galazka and Michael and Josefa Strumble.

Patricia, also known as Pattie or Trish, was born on August 18, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a nurse for Cleveland Clinic for over 30 years and for the VA Medical Center in San Diego, CA, while a part-time model in her younger years. She was a gentle soul with a beaming smile to brighten your day. She selflessly gave her time and energy to countless church functions, including Bible studies and missionary work in Mexico, Grenada, El Salvador, and Uganda. Pattie was able to complete a pilgrimage to the Holy Land as well. She had a profound love for animals of all kinds, particularly for several dogs that she adopted, and she also served as a Parma Animal Shelter volunteer. She also volunteered for Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and the American Legion. She was a beloved family member, godmother, and a friend to countless, while providing a welcome presence for several children in need. Her door was always open to anyone alone during the holidays. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are welcome on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10 a.m., at St. Mel Church 14436 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111 (please meet at church). Weather permitting, a military demonstration will follow. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:45 AM (please meet at cemetery by 10:30 a.m.)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Parma Animal Shelter (parmashelter.org) or American Legion Auxiliary Unit #572 (alpost572.org), or consider adopting a furry companion or spending some time in reflection with the Bible.