Patricia A. "Pati" {Ochen} Speelman, age 61 of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, after a courageously fought battle with cancer. She was born in Garfield Heights on May 12, 1960 to the late Richard and Doris {Ollick} Ochen.
In addition to her parents, Pati was preceded in death by her father-in-law Sherman Speelman.
Pati's memory will always be cherished by her husband of 40 years, Greg; sisters Barbara (Tom) Carrabotta, Linda (Rob) Pincelli and Cindi (Frank) Danko; brother Rick (Megan) Ochendowski; mother-law Dolores Speelman; siblings-in-law Tom (Kristy) Speelman, Denise (Dennis) Edwards, Brian (Lori) Speelman and Sherman (Michelle) Speelman; nieces and nephews Clint, Nathan, Keith, Richard, Justin, Nicholas, Trevor, Danielle, Declan, Franky, Drew and Dylan, Kristina, Aaron, Deanna, Mariah, Rusty, Ashley, Brandon, Ryleigh, David, Nathan, Christopher, Ava, Josh and Max; many great-nieces and great-nephews.
We will always remember her beautiful smile, contagious laugh and her love for her husband Greg, her family and friends, and her dogs Rudy and Cooper.
Per Pati's wishes, cremation will take place, and she will be laid to rest at All Saints Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will take place on Friday, June 4 at St. Barnabas Church in Northfield Center at 10:30 a.m. To leave a message for Pati's family, please scroll below.