Patricia Yocom

Patricia Claire Yocom (nee Prechtel) of Strongsville, OH; beloved wife of 41 years to H. Luther Yocom; sister of Myrna K. Caterini (Carl, deceased), and Neil Prechtel (deceased) (Sandee); aunt of Lori Caterini, Elizabeth Yocom, Allison Yocom, Mark Caterini, Scott Prechtel, and Karyn  Altman-Prechtel. Patricia was a graduate of Kent State University where she majored in Theater and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1965. Patricia retired from a career at Xerox in 1998 and following her avocation, became an appraiser and dealer of antique glass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6155 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131 or The American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106. Service at the funeral home, Friday June 17 at 1 p.m. Interment Private. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), FRIDAY 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.