Patricia Bridget Slomka (nee McIntyre) of Westlake, former resident Stark County, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 17, at the age of 61. "Pat", or "Patti", as her friends knew her, retired from Heinens in 2010. Prior to Heinens, she had dedicated most of her work life to Forest City Enterprises (Canton Center Mall). Pat loved gambling, her last trip being to Mountaineer during the recent holidays. She loved her beautiful grandchildren, and spending time with her sisters as she looked forward to their yearly vacation. Proceeded in death by her parents John F McIntyre and Harriet McIntyre (nee Nickel), and her sisters Maureen McIntyre and Francine Cassidy (nee McIntyre). Leaving behind to cherish her memory is her daughter Amy Slomka (John Slish)of North Canton and son Chris Slomka and his wife Jessica Slomka (nee Thornburg) of Rocky River , who was a Godsend in her last days. Grandchildren Courtney McHenry (North Canton), Connor McHenry (North Canton), Zach McHenry (North Canton), and little Colin Christopher Slomka (Rocky River). Her sisters Mary Kocsis (John), Joyce McAndrews (Mike), Sister Kathleen McIntyre, Jay McIntyre ( Maureen), brother - in - law John Cassidy (husband to the late Francine Cassidy), and the one friend she never forgot "Eddie" Slomka.
She will be sadly missed as her strength and love were an inspiration and will live in all of us. She will always be the wind beneath our wings. Funeral Mass Saturday January 21 Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Dr.) at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS FRIDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to defray funeral expenses to Amy Slomka, c/o Pat Slomka, 4519 11th St NW, Canton, OH 44708; or Chris Slomka, c/o Pat Slomka, 2633 Lakeview Ave, Rocky River, OH 44116.