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Pamela Jean Valentine, age 75, passed away peacefully at Presidential Post Acute Marion, OH on November 18th, 2025. Pam was born on February 1st, 1950, in Delaware, OH. She was the daughter of Charles and Doris (Wood) Middleton whom preceded her in death.
Pam graduated from Delaware Hayes High School in 1968. She married George Valentine on May 10th, 1978, in Marion, OH. George preceded her in death. Pam was a member of the Moose Lodge 303 in Galion, OH and the Lee St Presbyterian Church of Marion, OH. Pam enjoyed watching her grandsons play sports, playing euchre, baking, crafts, bowling, karaoke, and scratch off tickets. She enjoyed going to country concerts with her family. She wrote a song called Three Little Tears.
Pam is survived by her children Chad C. Valentine, Robert (Jen) Valentine, Katrina McFarland, and Kari (Joe) Maniaci, grandchildren Chad Jr, Joey (Shelby), Shawn, Austen, Katie, Ryan (Amanda), Leah, Jessica (Jesse), Timothy, great grand children Cameron, Payton, Shawn Jr, Cruz, Amelia, Summer, Jameson, Josie, Janey, and Gianna. She is also survived by her sister in law Lori (Ken) Shuster and numerous nieces and nephews. Pam is preceded in death by her brother David Middleton, Grandson Patrick Cornett, her former husband Alvin McFarland, mother and father in law Charles and Donna Valentine.
Celebration of Life will be held at Presidential Post Acute on November 21st, 2025 at 6pm in Marion, OH. Special thank you to Tranquility hospice, Presidential Post Acute staff for the wonderful love and care provided to Pam. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made through the funeral home Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio.
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