Patricia C. Gent, 1937-2019

Patricia was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of Aubrey and Grace Weston Shacklock.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a graduate of South High School in 1955. Mrs. Gent worked as a manager for the nonprofit organization, Fish Samaritan House, retiring in 1990 after 10 years of service.

In her youth, she was a member of the Girl Scouts and enjoyed roller skating. Mrs. Gent was a member of the Word of God Fellowship Church and enjoyed being active in the church’s activities. She loved the ocean, camping, her tea with her Welsh cookies, but most of all, she loved Jesus Christ.

Patricia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her three daughters, Terri L. (Richard) Lyons of Poland, Tammi L. Bartolone of Boardman, and Patricia D. (Guy) DiPillo of Boardman; a son, Donald L. (Michelle) Gent, Jr. of McLeansville, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Donald Lee Gent, Sr., whom she married Feb. 4, 1956, preceded her in death Nov. 16, 2007.

In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia was preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce Pannunzio, Audrey Eppley and Doreen Pee.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman.

There will be a 10 a.m. funeral service Friday, Oct. 25, 201, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Reid Lamport officiating.

Interment will take place in Lake Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Boardman, Ohio 44512 in memory of Patricia.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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