Service:
Saturday, October 30, 2021
11:00 a.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church
203 E Mansfield Street
New Washington , Ohio 44854
Patricia Ann (Eckstein) Shealy, age 89, lifelong resident of New Washington, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Avita Health System – Galion Hospital in Galion, Ohio from complications of COVID-19. She was born on July 12, 1932 in New Washington, Ohio to the late George and Ruth (Donaldson) Eckstein.
Pat graduated from New Washington High School in 1950 and then went on to attend White Cross School of Nursing and completed their Nursing Program in 1953. On February 27th 1955, Pat married Donald Shealy who proceeded her in death. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Bucyrus Community Hospital for more than 40 years and was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Washington.
Known for her amazing sugar cookies, she enjoyed spending her time with her children and grandchildren, and the vacations they took to Gem Beach and boating on Lake Erie. Patricia also enjoyed the friendships she gained by being a part of the Core Group and Red Hat Society. A two-time breast cancer survivor and stroke survivor, Patricia was known for her strength and determination throughout her life.
Pat is survived by three sons, Daniel (Susan) Shealy of Tiro; Douglas (Candy) Shealy of Port Clinton; and Timothy Shealy (Michelle Barker) of New Washington; one daughter, Ann (Jeff) Davis of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Lauren Shealy (Fiance, Art Warren), Lydia (Jordan) Herrnstein, Paige Shealy, Adam Shealy, Mitchell and Donovan Davis, Lisa (Jimmy) Vanover; five great grandchildren, Jaxon Herrnstein, Josh Lynch, Sophia, Audrey and Madilin Vanover; sister, Donna (James) Barth; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Shirley Gardner; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Shealy, who passed away on April 13, 2010; two sisters, Sherry Eckstein and Marilyn Neidhart; and one brother-in-law, Jack Neidhart.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Washington at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Mohr officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in New Washington. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.