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Patricia Lynn O'Connell

July 19, 1944 - February 15, 2026

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Obituary For Patricia Lynn O'Connell

Age 81, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 15, 2026, of Pittsburgh.

Cherished wife of Ronald O'Connell; devoted and loving mother of Tara (Ken) Kavalo, Michael O'Connell and Steven O'Connell; daughter of the late Karl and Bertha "Bert" Phelan; sister of Donald (the late Janell), Kathy, the late James (survived by Anita) and Thomas; Grandma of Kerry, Molly, Riley, Cormac and Jerry. Pat was born and raised in Brentwood and loved spending her days at Brentwood swimming pool and her nights at Sully's. She graduated from St. Basil High School in 1962 and married Ron in 1966. After raising a family, she pursued a nursing degree at CCAC and graduated in 1982. Pat worked first at Kane Hospital, but her passion and pride came from her time working at Western Psychiatric Hospital. In her retirement, Fezz and Okey traveled the world. Above all else, her grandkids were the center of her life. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday and Friday, February 19 & 20, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in Triumph of the Holy Cross Church, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m.

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  • March 14, 2026

    Jeanette Kearney

    I am so incredibly sorry for your loss Ron, My heart goes out to you and your family. We have been friends for a very long time, and I'm so sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting Pat. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Jeanette Kearney

  • March 04, 2026

    Bonnie Rogan

    My Deepest Condolences to Ron O'Connell and family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Peace, Bonnie Rogan

  • February 18, 2026

    Robert and Janice Murphy

    Ron, Bob and I are so saddened by the loss of your sweet Pat. We are holding you and your family in our hearts and thoughts and send love and prayers. We will so miss her beautiful smile. Bob, Janice and Maggie Murphy

  • February 17, 2026

    Norma Proue

    Pat became a very special part of my life during the time we spent with her at our many times during meals here. What a beautiful, loving person she was. I miss her presence so very much. Norma Proie

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