Cathy L. Patterson

Cathy L. Patterson, 58, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer Monday, August 2, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 17, 1952 in Bedford, to Victor and Dorma M. (Ferrell) Stano. Cathy was employed with Windstream as a Tech Support Specialist. She always had a smile for everybody and enjoyed quilting, gardening and antique collecting. She enjoyed vacationing and special trips with her husband Tom. Cathy loved spending time with her family and was loved by her co-workers from Ohio to Little Rock, Arkansas to North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Patterson, whom she married on December 31, 1999; daughters, Christine Brunello of Cranberry Twp, PA and Melissa Gibson of Stow; six grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Short of Clinton, TN and Rick Stano of Strongsville; sister, Mary Wells of Lakeland, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Dorma Stano. A celebration of Cathy's life will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, August 7th at Riverwood Community Chapel with Pastor Brian Bales officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverwood Community Chapel-Outreach, 1407 Fairchild Avenue, Kent, OH 44240. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.