Patricia A. Stark

Patricia received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Mercy College (now called Carlow University) in Pittsburgh and her Master’s Degree from Pittsburgh University. She taught elementary school in North Allegheny and Shaker Heights and substituted in the Upper Arlington elementary schools. Patricia also worked as a speech-language pathologist, and was especially proud to develop the Easter Seals clinic in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. Timothy Church and former member of the Ohio State University Golf Club. Patricia raised and sold German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers. She loved her dogs, golfing, and going fishing.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Crowley; and brothers, James and Rev. J. David Crowley. Patricia will be missed by her husband of 51 years, James; and sister, Joan (William) Summa, Guilford, Connecticut.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Columbus, OH 43220, Fr. William J. Faustner, Celebrant. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Patricia’s memory to the church. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northwest Chapel (614) 457-5481. To share memories of Patricia, visit www.schoedinger.com.