Patricia E. "Patty" Russell Emlenton, Pennsylvania Obituary

Patricia E. "Patty" Russell

<p>Patricia E. &ldquo;Patty&rdquo; Russell, 89, of Emlenton, retired Allegheny-Clarion Valley school nurse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at&nbsp;Butler Memorial Hospital.</p> <p>The following obituary was written by Patty.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;Yes that is me. Born June 1, 1933 to Leslie Allen Edinger and Pearl Plant Edinger. Dad was hoping for a boy, but then I showed up. He already had a daughter, my sister, Barbara, (who passed March 30, 2022 who is married to R.L. Carr. I married Franklin Theodore &ldquo;Tedee&rdquo; Russell (who passed October 2017) March 1954 and we produced three boys, Roy Allen(deceased),Timothy Allen and Daniel Roy. Tim had two daughters, Natalie Pearl (Ethan Maihle)&nbsp;&nbsp;(named after my mom) and Kelsie (Eric Kriebel). Tim&rsquo;s wife, Lori Best, had a set of twins, Amber and Megan (Thomas Hourican). Dan married Jane Whitehill. They had three children David (Jessica), Maggie (Chris Rankin) and Joey (Shelbi). We also helped raise Dwight Hower, who married Traci Harmon, and they have three children, Brayden, Savannah, and Ryder.</p> <p>I was a 1951 graduate of Emlenton High School. I graduated from Allegheny General Hospital as an RN and received my B.S. degree from Clarion, after attending Penn State and Grove City colleges. I was only three credits away from getting my Master&rsquo;s degree. I worked at Grove City Hospital, Franklin Hospital, and the Allegheny Clarion Valley School District as a school nurse for more than 30 years. If only I had the room to tell some of my experiences. I had a good life. I could go on and on about this and that, but who really cares. I&#39;m off to a long sleep and hopefully will join the guys upstairs, God willing.&rdquo;</p> <p>Patty was a wonderful woman who enjoyed her family, friends, and students. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Emlenton. She loved going to the &#39;shore house&#39; where many wonderful memories were made. She enjoyed numerous hobbies including painting, gardening, and chair caning. She was dearly loved and will be missed by many.</p> <p>Patty is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Henley, Cash and Knox Russell, Russell and AmyJane Rankin, Austin Hagmier, James and Leo Kriebel, George and Benjamin Hourican.</p> <p><strong>Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home Inc., Emlenton.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one&rsquo;s choice.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.</strong></p>
June 1, 1933 - June 22, 202206/01/193306/22/2022
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Suzy Gilmore Letcher
October 17, 2022
Patty's kindness meant so much to our family.
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Jack and Susie Weiser
June 27, 2022
I was saddened to learn of Patty's passing. She was the school nurse in St. Petersburg when I was in 6th grade and came down with Scarletina. She and Ted lived in Emlenton on what I always called Cleese's Hill below it's intersection with Garden Street (our house was loc... Continue Reading
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Gina Burke Traister
June 25, 2022
Tim & family - so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was an excellent nurse for us in school -she & your Dad friends to my parents, Harold & Joanne Burke. Praying for comfort - cherish the special memories your family has. - Gina Burke Traister
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Robert and Brenda Lehnortt
June 24, 2022
I'm sorry for your loss she was a kind and caring person we had her as a nurse in school and she never forgot who we were after we graduated
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Pat Cannan
June 24, 2022
Patty was just the kind of person you would be happy to have as a friend. She smiled a lot and so in turn, you would be happier too. I knew her best from A-CV but we did rehab together years ago at YMCA and enjoyed the pool there. Patty had a special personality, that I ... Continue Reading
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Judy (Eckels Fross) Salone
June 24, 2022
Just a note of sympathy for the loss of a special lady. When I saw the picture I could almost feel Miss Russel, The School Nurse! It made me smile and feel good. Not a typical sentiment at this time but there is no denying there are many, many folks out there with fond... Continue Reading
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Sherry A. Dreher
June 24, 2022
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss dear family.
Patty has been a dear friend since we became more better acquainted while in Dr. Andor Jobbs painting class.
Patty was always kind and compassionate to all she came in contact with, and a very talented nurse and artis...
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carol kline mayes
June 24, 2022
my deepest sympathy for your loss, Patty was a loving, caring person who will be missed
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Lois L Ridley
June 23, 2022
Such a lovely and giving lady who will be really missed.
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Steve & Susan King
June 23, 2022
To Entire Russell Family - Our deepest condolences in your loss. Patty was such a wonderful person and we, like so many that Patty has touched throughout her life will remember her fondly. May the memories wonderful memories you each cherish, carry you through this tim... Continue Reading