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Patricia Hawk Obituary
LIMA -- Patricia Ryan Hawk, age 84, passed away on January 31, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Patricia was born on January 23, 1941, in Defiance, OH, to Robert and Anna (Humbert) Ryan who preceded her in death. On June 27, 1992 she married Dean Hawk who preceded her in death on April 8, 2019.
Patricia graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School in 1959. After graduation, she graduated from St. Rita's nursing school and continued to work there in many different capacities. Later in life, she obtained her BSN from Bowling Green State University. Patricia and Dean enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling and playing mini golf together. Above all, she loved her family and the Lord.
She is survived by her son: Jeffrey (Amy) Gutman of Lima, OH, daughters: Sheila (Joseph) Distel of Ogden, UT & Gwen (Patrick) Walsh of Aurora, IN, step-son: Brian Hawk of Tampa, FL, step-daughter: Brenda Hawk of Lima, grandsons: Braden (Emily) Distel, Alex (Caitlin) Distel, Trevor Distel, Kane (Courtney) Walsh & Nathan Brown, granddaughters: Skylar (Rick) Carroll & Kasey (Cameron King) Walsh, step-granddaughters: Amanda (Chris) Emerson, Cydney (Ben) Luong & Kaylee (Brennan) Castillo, son-in-law: Bob Cappello and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a step-daughter: Cheryl Cappello and her brother: Jim Ryan.
Services will be held on February 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home Shawnee Chapel. John Heyward will officiate the service. Entombment will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery. Visitation will take place on February 7, 2025 from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home Shawnee Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church: 4359 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45807.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Brenda Snyder
February 7, 2025
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked at St. Rita's Medical Center for many years with Pat. She always loved her job. She will be missed.
Tom Huber
February 5, 2025
Sheila,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother. May fond memories comfort and sustain you. Respectfully...
Rita Deerhake
February 5, 2025
I had the honor of working with Pat in many capacities . A true professional! Thank you for all you did while working at St. Ritas. Prayers.
Cynthia Nartker-Kemper
February 5, 2025
I remember working with Pat in the old St. Rita's Recovery Room...in today's politically correct terms it's called Post Anesthesia Care Unit. She was a great teacher for the newbie I was in the unit at time. She had a big smile and big heart. Please know that she and all of her family are in my thoughts and prayers at this trying time.
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