Patrick Szklenski

Patrick Szklenski, 77, of North East, peacefully passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 11, 1948 in Erie, PA to the late Walter and Irene (Sheridan) Szklenski.

Pat graduated from St. Mary's Seminary, Mount St. Alphonsus Seminary, St. Alphonsus, and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

He was employed as an aircraft technician at Erie Aviation and Erie Airways.

Pat was a faithful member of St. Gregory Church where he played guitar and sang in the choir.

He was preceded in death by his parents and baby daughter, Gayle.

Pat is survived by his wife Rene (Wesely) Szklenski whom he married August 23, 1975; children, Aric (Christie), Kyle (Riven), Paul (Tracy) and Marie Szklenski; brothers, Robert Szklenski and Theodore Szklenski; twin sister, Patricia Kaeberlein; grandchildren, Caleb, Jenna, Leif, and Andi; and dogs, Peach and Juniper.

Friends and family may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Thursday January 29th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and are invited to attend a prayer service on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Church, 50, South Pearl Street, North East. Private interment will be held at St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Gregory Church. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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