Cathy A. (Malone) Patterson

Poland – Cathy Ann (Malone) Patterson, 68, of Poland, who passed away early Friday morning, January 7, 2022.

Cathy will always be remembered for her generosity, sense of humor and caring nature.

She was born February 1, 1953 in Youngstown, the daughter of Calvin and Irene (Cline) Malone and was a lifelong area resident.

Cathy was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School and then began her 32 year career being employed with the Ohio Turnpike Association as a toll taker and then for her last 12 years as an assistant supervisor until her retirement in 2010. Cathy was also a proud homemaker and matriarch for her family. She always made them her top priority and loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

Cathy had many passions throughout her life. She enjoyed vacationing to Niagara Falls, trips to Casino’s, playing BINGO, was an avid reader and watching her favorite soap opera the Young & the Restless along with Hallmark movies.  

Cathy leaves behind to hold onto her memories, her husband James L. Patterson Sr. whom she married May 5, 1979, her two sons Calvin (Jennifer) Patterson of Struthers and Victor Patterson of Campbell, three step children Lisa Miller of Cincinnati, Robert Patterson of New Springfield and James L. (Miranda) Patterson Jr., five grandchildren Preston, Paige, Carson and Victor Jr. Patterson and Tait Miller, two brothers Thomas (Fran) Malone of Boardman and Jeffrey Malone of Columbiana, and a sister Patricia (Dale) Morgan of Virginia Beach, Virginia and her beloved pet dog Harley along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022 from 10:30 am until 10:55 am with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am all at the Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, with Pastor Russ Adams officiating.

Burial will take place at Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Cathy’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.   

Family and friends may visit www.thompsonfh1932.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book or send condolences to Cathy’s family.

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