Patricia Marie Mancini

Patricia (Pat) Mancini, 74, passed away on June 6th after courageously standing up to Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her daughter Teresa (Martin) Montalvo, son Matthew (Matt) Mancini, sister Nancy (Bob) Muir, ‘sister’ Judy (Keith) Watson, and partner Dave Spelich. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marcella Morris and her beloved sisters Kathy Valerio and Debbie Rice.

Pat was born on October 28, 1950 in Warren, Ohio and graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School. Throughout her life, Pat’s positive attitude, wit, curiosity, and overall zest for life brought joy to all those around her and led her to have so many wonderful experiences. Through her work in the dental field for over 30 years, she turned countless patients into friends. From becoming an excellent gardener, a seamstress, to learning how to ride horses, to bee keeping, and water aerobics, she was always embracing new things.

Pat’s love for her children was unparalleled. She instilled in them the value of embracing life with a sense of humor and tenacity. She loved visiting her daughter Teresa in Florida and Oregon and spending time listening to her son Matt play the guitar. In her final months, Matt, Judy, her best friend for over 50 years, and Dave were always by her side and she retained her sense of humor throughout.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you plant a flower in her memory or donate to the Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region.

Arrangements entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 330-928-2147.