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Patricia A. "Pat" Richnafsky, 90, of 22 S. Cherry St., Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Friday evening (November 11, 2022). She was born February 19, 1932 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late James and Evelyn Fuller Russell. On May 2, 1959 in St. Mark Catholic Church she married the late Andrew Richnafsky.
Pat graduated from Emporium High School. Years ago she worked at GTE Sylvania and SEARS in Emporium. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Pat is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Richnafsky (Michael Romanic); son, John Richnafsky (Laure), both of Emporium; eight grandchildren: A. Marina, Cameron, Raven, (Blake Andrews) Jessica, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Andrew and Emily; eight great grandchildren: Henry, Lillian, Theodore, Ellie, Charlee, Spencer, Beau Russell Andrews, and Cole Wyatt Andrews; a brother, James E. Russell, Saegertown, PA.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Enid Russell.
Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Thursday from 10:00 - 11:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA at 12:00 PM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Cameron County Ambulance Association, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
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