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Patricia A. Riley, 74, of Oil City, PA., passed away Monday April 13, 2026 at UPMC-Hamot in Erie.
Born January 18, 1952 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late Jerome J. Gureczny Sr. and Helen Nicolas Gureczny.
Pat was a graduate of Oil City High School.
She was married on June 26, 1981 to David F. Riley and he survives.
Pat was employed as a pharmacy tech at Glenview Apothecary, Southside Pharmacy and for Giant Eagle.
She later worked in the cafeteria for the Oil City School District and for the Hospital.
Pat enjoyed shopping, playing bingo and the companionship of her dogs.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons.
Luke Riley and his wife Karen of St. Mary’s
John Riley and his wife Corinne Carbaugh of Oil City
Two grandchildren
Molly and Rachel
A brother
John Gureczny of Seneca
A brother-in-law
Dan Riley and his wife Kathleen of Oil City
A sister-in-law
Judy Riley of Seneca
And several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Bob Gureczny and a brother-in-law John Riley
Friends will be received from 5:30P.M.-7:30P.M. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 P.M. Thursday in the funeral home with Fr. Daniel Hoffman, Presiding.
Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Venango County Humane Society.
Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com
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