Obituary of Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick "Odie" O' Donnell, age 72 of Sylvan Lake, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

 

He was born in Wilkes-Barre on August 29, 1952 and was the son of the late Gerald and Patricia Cunningham O' Donnell.

 

Patrick graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in 1970 and served in the US Marine Corp Reserves, receiving his honorable discharge. He was the owner and operator of O' Donnell Optical in Sweet Valley for the past 20 years. He was a member of the Harveys Lake American Legion and loved woodworking. He also enjoyed boating and fishing with his friends at the Susquehanna River. Patrick loved spending time on his deck with his family and neighbors.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Ann Marie Novakovich.

 

Patrick is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Penny Metz; daughters, Kelly O' Donnell and her partner Jamie Albert of Wyoming and Melissa Bortnem and her husband Travis of Arvada, CO; brothers, Gerald O' Donnell, Jr. and his wife Maureen of Kingston and Peter James O' Donnell and his wife Ann Marie of Dupont; sister, Kathleen Zimnicky of York; grandchildren, Danyelle, Jamie, Aiden, Collin, Julie and Miles; great-grandchildren, Airyella and Braylan; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

A private prayer service will be held at the convenience of the family from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with Rev. James Alco, officiating.

 

There will be no calling hours.

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