Patricia (Sholea) Mclaughlin

Lisbon – Patricia McLaughlin, 97, made her journey at 4:20 PM Saturday at Allay Senior Care.

Born May 15, 1922 in Lisbon, she was a daughter of the late John G. and Mary (Muntean) Sholea.

Pat worked as a bookkeeper for G & W Mining in Lisbon, Northwest Area Court in Salem, and at Standard Oil.

Survivors include her children Larry (Sandra) McLaughlin of Lisbon and David McLaughlin of Columbus; grandchildren: Michele (William) Parks of Salem, Melissa (James) Campbell of Lisbon, Brynn (Javier) Verdaguer of Boynton Beach, FL, and Tyler McLaughlin of Massillon. There are 12 great-grandchildren: Allie, Jerran, Josh, Ciara, Edward, Autumn, Oscar, Charlie, Kainen, Milo, Lennon, and Rylan. There are four great-great-grandchildren: Aubrie, Ella, Lane, and Ava.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, December 24, 2008 as well as her son Rick, three brothers, Charles Sholea, Trayon Calugar, and John Calugar, and her sister Ann Reynolds.

Pat was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and its Altar Guild for more than 30 years; Rebekah Lodge, serving as Past Noble Grand; F.A. Club; served as treasurer of the church for many years and for Episcopal Church Women. She was a life member of the Salem Elks Auxiliary and enjoyed gardening and knitting. For many years she baked and delivered Christmas cookies to area businesses. She will be remembered for being a nana to not only to her grandchildren but also their friends.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Friday at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church officiated by the Rev. Harry Fox, PhD. Burial will follow at Lisbon Cemetery. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the Weber Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 3742 Boettler Dr., Suite E, Green, OH 44685-6227 or to the church, 301 East Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH 44432. The family extends special thanks to Allay Senior Care and Crossroads Hospice of NE Ohio.