Patty J. Posekany, age 90, of Shelby, passed away Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at Ontario Estates where she resided.
Patty was born December 19, 1933 in Shelby to the late Ray and Martha (Lightfoot) Gross. A 1952 graduate of Shelby High School, she married Richard D. “Dick” Posekany on June 24, 1955 and together they celebrated nearly 58 years of marriage before his passing on January 11, 2013. Patty began her working career at AMF in Shelby prior to spending a career as an insurance agent for Bob Stadler and later the Hancock Agency. Her work also included the Shelby Utilities Office before retiring from MTD. Patty loved housekeeping, crafting, and bowling- having bowled in many leagues. She also liked flower gardening and especially enjoyed spending time with her Park Avenue First Church of God family, now Avenue Church.
Survivors include her daughters: Christy (Alan) Sommer of Indian Trail, NC and Laura (Mike) Willacker of Shelby; grandchildren: Adrienne (David) Murphy, Chad Sommer, and Dana Sommer; great grandchildren: Liam and Crew Murphy; sister: Norma Heydinger; sister-in-law: Mary Gross; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Patty was preceded in death by her siblings: Robert Gross, Ted Gross, Donald Gross, Richard Gross, John Gross, Roberta Buck, and Fred Gross.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 10-11 am at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 am. George Johnson will officiate the services with burial following in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choosing.
Condolences may be made on Patty’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
Prayers to the family of a grand lady. I am sad but glad she is with her Heavenly Father. I had the privilege of being with Patty over the last several years doing activities at Ontario Estates. We played games together and sat and talked. She loved the old hymns. She was great friend! I will miss her.
My sincere condolences in the loss of your mom. May God’s peace be with the family.
WHAT A SWEET PERSONALITY SHE HAD. I RECALL HOW Patty liked to
play Bingo on Mondays at Ontario Estates. She had a sharp, alert mind when I visited her plus other Shelby residents.
Blessings to the remaining family.
Chris….our condolences on the passing of your Mother. Prayers for you and your family. Randy & Joni Barker
Laura,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing! She was always so kind to me!
My sympathy for the times ahead of missing this loved person. Only missing for a time to be with again. Blessings
Sorry to see my friend go. We were neighbors when we were kids up on N Broadway and got to know each other better when we were waiting on Dick and Phyllis to finish there dialysis session at Mansfield. Good good lady.
Rest well, Aunt Patty. Thank you for so many childhood memories. I love and will miss you. Till we meet again…
Grandma Patty welcomed me into her family with open arms when we became part of it in the mid 90s. Her and Grandpa Dick always treated me so kind, with lots of love. I will always remember how much she loved the Lord, and how often she talked of it. I cherish my memories with her while also knowing that she is reunited with Grandpa Dick once again. How I would have loved to see that reunion. My heart aches for the loss of a great woman, and I wish I could be there to mourn and honor her. My love and condolences,
Chad Sommer
She was a very sweet lady. I worked with her at AMF many years ago. My condolences to the family or strengthen comfort.