Patricia Ann Valesko, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday February 13, 2026, at Altercare Lanfair. Patricia was born on July 19, 1940, in Carroll, Ohio to the late Leslie and Mary Crook. She was a 1958 graduate, with honors, of Carroll High School, where she was also in the marching band. Patricia enjoyed search word puzzles, and watching the Golden Girls. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Patricia is survived by her son, David Valesko; daughter, Diana Emmert and her favorite son-in-law, Nick Emmert; granddaughters, Kendal Valesko, Allyson Valesko, Brenda Emmert and Maria Emmert; great-grandchildren, Jaxon Stewart, and Bexleigh Valesko; and her brothers and sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew Valesko, and son, Douglas Valesko.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1PM at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME. Burial is to follow at Saint Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 5PM-8PM at the FUNERAL HOME.
