Patricia J. Stelmack, 63, of Fredonia, died Sunday evening, June 24, 2012, at UPMC Hamot Hospital, following a battle with cancer.
She was born January 2, 1949, in Dunkirk, daughter of Edward and Betty (Jarvis) Brisky of Fredonia.
A retired employee of National Fuel in Dunkirk, at one time Patricia was an employee of the former AJ Wahl in Brocton.
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Patricia J. Stelmack
Her memberships included Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hedwig, the Kosciuszko Polish Home, Sheridan VFW Auxiliary, Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary, Beaver Club, Moose Club, Dom Polski Club. She was also a die hard Bills fan and member of the Buffalo Bills Booster Club.
An outdoors person, Pat enjoyed playing golf and most of all her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years James D. Stelmack, whom she married July 6, 1968, sons James C. (Elizabeth) Stelmack of Dunkirk, Joshua R. (Tenniel) Stelmack of Frewsburg, grandchildren Lauren, Meredith, Kole, Braelyn, a brother Edward J. (Margaret) Brisky of Arkwright, along with several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by a sister, Elizabeth "Bunny" Stelmack.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street in Dunkirk on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hedwig and interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Memorials in Pat's memory can be made to UPMC Hamot Hospital, 210 State Street, Erie, PA, 16550.
