Patrick L. Whalen

Patrick L. Whalen of Masury, OH, died on Monday (06-08-2009) at his home after a brief illness. He was 67 years old. Mr. Whalen was born in Sharon, PA on May 16, 1942, a son of Harry P. and Mary (Zimerly) Whalen. Mr. Whalen retired from the Conrail Railroad in 1994 after 20 years working as a trackman. Patrick was a member of the Penn-Ohio Wooden Collectors, International Money Club, and had previously served as secretary-treasurer of the local railroad union. Patrick is survived by his son Patrick M. Whalen of Waynesburg, PA; and daughter Megan McLaughlin of Masury, OH; three sisters Mary Lou Bowden and her husband William of Masury, OH, Kathleen Hedrick and her husband Lou of Sarasota, FL, and Dealores Gaborko and her husband Richard of Brookfield, OH; and by a granddaughter Landri McLaughlin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening at Lane Funeral Homes Madasz Chapel, Brookfield, Ohio from 5-8 PM. Private Family Funeral Services will be held on Friday. Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park. Lane Funeral Homes Madasz Chapel handled the arrangements.