Patricia Arnold's Obituary
Patricia A. Arnold (nee Waters), age 73, of North Ridgeville, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at her home.
She was born in Wharton, West Virginia and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 50 years moving from Bay Village.
She was certified in tax preparation and worked for H & R Block for many years.
Patricia also worked as a bus driver for North Ridgeville City Schools and later at Murray Ridge School in Elyria, retiring in 1990 after 25 years.
She was a member of the Republican National Committee.
Survivors include her sons, John (Kathie), Matthew (Tamela) both of North Ridgeville; daughter, Deborah (Thomas) Peters of Olmsted Falls; grandchildren, Danielle Firem, Joshua Arnold, Tommy Peters, Jonathan Arnold, Timothy Peters, Matthew, Victoria, Sarah and Ross Arnold; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy (Joe) VanNeil of Parma, Alice (Ben) Zupan of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
She was preceded by her husband, John in 1994; parents, Iva and Thomas Waters; five brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville where a prayer service will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 35777 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Rev. Bob Franco, Pastor, will be the celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, North Ridgeville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Murray Ridge School, 9750 S. Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035 or Special Olympics of Ohio, 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232.
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