PATRICIA J. BODE (nee Barta) age 75, beloved wife of Thomas, mother of Cynthia Burke (Brian) and Deborah Williams (Robert Davidson), grandmother of Sean, Erin and Moira Burke, step mother of Karen Gentle (Al) and Lisa Dodds (James), step grandmother of Becky and Shelly Gentle, daughter of the late Mary (nee Homoya) and Joseph Barta, sister of the late Joseph Dale Barta, passed away Feb. 26, 2012. Mrs. Bode was a longtime English teacher and Reading Specialist for the Boardman School District. Her passions involved traveling, sewing, reading and dancing. Patricia's Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 24th, at Faith Community Covenant Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44502. Following the Memorial Service a luncheon will be held at Blue Wolf Banquet and Catering, 7095 Lockwood Blvd, Boardman, OH 44512.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to: Cleveland Clinic Home Care, Attention: Anita Hoherz, 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-5058. Make your check payable to "Cleveland Clinic at Home" and write "Heart Care at Home" on the memo line.