Patricia J. Heintschel, 61 of Oregon, Ohio, lost her 4-year battle with cancer

and passed away at her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024 surrounded by

her family. Patty was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 21, 1963 to Arthur

and Betty Mae (Marriott) Samples. Patty was proud to be a caregiver and

nanny to Max, Gina, and Charlie. If you knew Patty, you knew she had a

huge heart and lifelong love for all animals. Rescuing many and being an

advocate for the many dogs she has rescued over the years. Patty loved to

stay busy whether it was shopping, volunteering at the "Healing Barn" and

caring for her horse, Journey, or delivering donations to multiple animal

shelters. Patty was proud to be a "cheer mom" for Cassidy with Midwest

Cheer Elite. She loved being in the sun even if it was the pool in the back

yard or going on the boat. Her favorite place to go in the summer was

Clamdiggers for mashed potato pizza and drinks. Many good memories with

friends that often-involved shots of Titos and strawberry margaritas. She

always wanted to host parties with friends and family and always strived to

have the best parties. Patty was a big music fan and loved all kinds of music

and going to concerts, but her favorite was Christmas music and the Trans

Siberian Orchestra. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and

loved Father Al.

Surviving are her loving husband, Thomas, spending 36 years together 30 of them being married; daughters, Chrissy

(A.J.) Sanchez and Cassidy Heintschel, her brothers Charles (Maryjo)

Samples, Kenneth (Pam) Samples, and sister, Donna Lenard (Randy),

brother-in-law Leo Heintschel, and sister in law Mary Jo Freimark (Jim).

Patty was preceded in death by her mother Betty (Marriott) Samples and

father Arthur Samples, mother-in-law Florence (Miller) Heintschel and

Father-in-law William Heintschel, brothers Richard Samples and James

"Jimmy" Samples.

Visitation will be at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 212 N. Stadium Road,

Oregon, Ohio, on Wednesday from 10:00 until time of Mass of Christian

Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery. Those

wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Sandusky

Humane Society, Fremont, Ohio and The Healing Barn Millbury, Ohio.