Patty was a daughter of William D. and Terese G. Ferreri McCauley, born in Youngstown on Wednesday, March 16, 1949.

After her marriage to George in 1972, they moved to Florida and Patty began her career in consumer product sales in the Tampa Bay area. Patty was an award-winning national sales manager for the Dial Corporation. After returning to Ohio, Patty was a regional director for the Austin Nichol Company. After her retirement, Patty and George owned and operated the Belleria Restaurant in Struthers for more than 20 years.

In 1990, Patty was diagnosed with kidney cancer, which began an arduous journey for 32 years. She battled cancer for so long that eventually she co-existed with it. Cancer was a part of her life, but it never defined her because she would never let it ruin her zest for life. A story of drug trials at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center that would work for a for a period of time, but Patty would continue to move forward with strength, courage and tenacity that certainly was unmatched.

All who knew Patty will have the amazing memories of the times they were fortunate enough to be part of her magic and spend time in her graceful and loving presence.

Patty was a member of St. Edward Parish, 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University.

Patty leaves to cherish her memories her husband, George Guarnieri; they celebrated their 50th anniversary Jan. 22, 2022; her daughters, Dana Lantz (Michael Lambert) of Youngstown and Josa (Justin) Muir of Youngstown; the light of her life, her two grandsons, Luke Lantz and Cole Muir; siblings, Paul M. (JoAnne) McCauley and Daniel W. McCauley, both of Youngstown, and Joanne (Doug) Collier of Medford, N.J.; her former son-in-law, Joseph Lantz; brother-in-law, Angelo (Darlene) Guarnieri; sisters-in-law, Cathy (Terry) Oaks and Theresa Malcomson; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of wonderful friends.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Billy; sister-in-law, Marilyn Guarnieri; brother-in-law, Charles Malcomson; and a special nephew, Pat Reagan, who also passed away from cancer.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, all at St. Edward Church, followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by Monsignor Robert Siffrin.

The funeral home has requested, please wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that material contributions may be made to St. Edward Parish, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504.

The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Wilkins and Dr. Salim El-Hayek, for their love and support for their continuous effort to make Patty better; to the Taussig Cancer Center, for the medicine that gave Patty some sense of quality of life; and to Hospice House, for genuine care and love during Patty’s last days. You all will never be forgotten.

Arrangements are by Patty’s family funeral home, The McCauley Funeral Home, privileged to serve the Valley for more than 120 years. Thoughts and condolences may be shared at www.mccauleyfuneral.com.

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