Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, and 10:00 a.m. at St. Brendan's Church for Patricia Selner-Schneck, 69, who passed away on Sunday, September 10th.
She was born November 26, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of Harry L. Selner and Ann Leardi. She was a graduate of Chaney High School and also graduated from YSU.  She worked as a social worker for Dacas, and belonged to St. Brendan's Catholic Church.
Patty was a loving mother, nana and sister. She was a dedicated, loyal friend who liked music and dancing and could always light up a room with her personality and humor. Patty was a hoot since her teenage years, running around the West Side with her twin brother Harry. Everyone that knew her has a story of kindness and laughter. She ends her life a faithful person to family, friends, and her faith in Jesus Christ. Till we meet again in heaven mom, nana, Patty.
Surviving are a son, Felix Catheline of Columbus, Ohio, a daughter, Cynthia Catheline (Chris Childers) of Youngstown, a brother, Harry (Mary) Selner of Husdon and a sister, JoAnn (Don) Kalenits of Youngstown. She also leaves a grandson whom she absolutely adored, Caleb Childers. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Schneck, whom she married in 1988, and two step-brothers, Ralph Selner and John Selner.
The family would like to thank Patty's family physician Dr. Tolga Icli; Dr. Sanaullah Khalid and the Hope Center for Cancer Care team; the UH Seidman Cancer Center team; Dr. Brian Bolwell, Dr. Sudipto Mukherjee, Dr. Aaron Gerds and the leukemia team at the Cleveland Clinic; and the entire team at Hospice House for their compassion and care.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 13th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Youngstown, Ohio.

 Service Information