Patricia Preolette Lechiara passes away

 

Pat Preolette Lechiara, Class of 1959, the daughter of Patsy and Ann Preolette, passed away March 18 in New Albany, Ohio.

She was predeceased by siblings Helanne "Dee Dee" Preolette and Patsy "Patrick" Preolette Jr., Class of 1963.

Sibling survivors include Michael Preolitti, a 1961 Mannington High grad living in Monongah with wife Irene Fazio Preolitti; and Corki Preolette Schrecengost, Class of 1966, living Asheboro, North Carolina with husband Bob Schrecengost.

Patsy, Jr.’s widow, Bonnie Preolette, also lives in Monongah.

Some members changed the spelling of the family name.

Patricia’s obituary:

Patricia "Pat" Preolette Lechiara of Kure Beach, NC passed away March 18, 2017 in New Albany, OH surrounded by her family.

She was born February 19, 1941 in Monongah, WV to the late Patsy and Ann Preolette.

She was a graduate of St. Mary's Nursing School in Clarksburg, WV and worked in the nursing field for over 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her sister Helanne "Dee Dee" Preolette and her brother Patsy "Patrick" Preolette Jr. both of Monongah, WV.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony Lechiara and his wife Alice of Wheaton, IL and Steven Lechiara and his wife Karen of New Albany, OH; three granddaughters, Emily and Grace Lechiara of Wheaton, IL and Sophia Lechiara of New Albany, OH and one grandson Pete Lechiara of New Albany, OH.

She is also survived by her brother Michael Preolitti and his wife Irene, of Monongah, WV her sister Corki Preolette Schrecengost and her husband Bob of Asheboro, NC and her sister-in-law Bonnie Preolette of Monongah, WV and several nieces and nephews.

Pat enjoyed traveling and loved life and lived it to the fullest. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Pat volunteered at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center in Wilmington, NC.

Family would like to thank the staff of Otterbein New Albany Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Zusman Hospice in New Albany, Ohio.

A family memorial service is being held at a later time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403.