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Patricia Ann Shullick, 89, Loved Riding Her Bike and Running Track

Photo of Patricia Ann Shullick Patricia Ann Shullick passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

She was born August 4, 1937 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania to John and Susan (Goffus) Shullick.

Patty was raised in Lorain, Ohio. She also resided at the LaFawn Group Home in Dayton, Ohio for many years. Patty then was a resident of Our Lady of the Wayside. The family wishes to thank her house “mother” Agnes Dabek for her loving care. The last three years, Patty resided at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. We thank them for their compassionate care.

Patty was baptized on August 15, 1937 in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania and made her First Holy Communion and Confirmation on May 6, 1966 at St Peter’s in Lorain.

She loved attending church and especially attending Mass. She attended Rosary every Tuesday and received Communion three times a week.

Patty was very outgoing and talkative! She could always remember names of everyone she met. She remembered family and friends all the way back to her childhood. She was also very athletic. She loved to ride her bike and won numerous first place medals running track in the Special Olympics. She also loved playing baseball and going to games or watching it on t.v. Patty loved playing bingo, going out for a drive and especially going out to eat. Patty did not want to be told what to do!!! She is lovingly remembered for her response “Don’t tell me what to do”. Patty loved to talk on the phone to family and friends. She enjoyed having her nails done and loved wearing a lot of jewelry. Her favorite were the dozens of watches she owned. Her favorite hobby was coloring.

Patty is survived by her sister Mary Ellen “Moe” (Garry, deceased) Wyckoff as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her siblings Michael (Helen), John (Betty), Robert (Dorothy), Thomas (Mildred), Richard (Arnnie), Betty Jane (John) Kosakowski and Loretta (Darwin) Whitaker.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 12:00 until the time of a prayer service at 1:00 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel – 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Jerome Lajack will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

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