Patricia

Jasenec

Patricia Jasenec, 73, of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 12, 2026 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Born to the late Emmett and Mae (Tilton) Varian, Patty was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a graduate of East Liverpool High School, Class of 1971, and went on to attend Kent State University, where she earned her degree in Education.

On February 17, 1978, Patty married the love of her life, Mike Jasenec. Together, they spent the next 36 years building a life filled with love, raising their family, and creating countless cherished memories until his passing in 2014.

Teaching was more than a career for Patty; it was truly her calling. For more than 40 years, she devoted herself to shaping the minds and hearts of the youngest learners. She was a beloved preschool teacher whose kindness, patience, and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on the many children, fortunate enough to have been in her classroom. Much of her teaching career was spent at Riverside Preschool, located inside Riverside Presbyterian Church in Wellsville. For the past 12 years, she continued sharing her love of teaching as a teacher assistant at Columbiana County Head Start.

Patty especially loved art time with her students, taking great joy in helping little hands create special projects that they could proudly take home and share with their parents. She understood that sometimes the simplest creations made the most treasured memories.

Outside the classroom, Patty enjoyed visiting yard sales and antiquing, always on the lookout for a good bargain and thrilled when she found the perfect deal; but nothing brought her greater happiness than being surrounded by her family. She adored her granddaughters and was one of their biggest supporters, proudly taking her place in the bleachers to cheer them on at their volleyball matches. Patty also loved hosting family gatherings, finding her greatest joy in bringing everyone together. To her, there was nothing more precious than having her entire family under one roof, sharing laughter, stories, and time together.

Along with her beloved husband, Mike, and her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her brother, Emmett "Jr" Varian.

She is survived by: her daughters: Angie (Ray) Six, of Chester, WV and Ashley (Brenton Wayland) Jasenec, of Bradenton, FL; her granddaughters: Ashlyn, Brooklyn, Caetlyn, and Dillyn Six; her brother, Mark (Becky) Varian, of East Liverpool; sister, Mae (Lynn) Marshall, of Huntington, IN; her best friend of many decades, Leona Quimby, of East Liverpool, and her faithful canine companion, Coco.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 11AM-12PM at the Martin Chapel of Care Funeral & Cremation in Calcutta. The memorial service will follow at 12PM with Rev. Tom Adkins of Campground Community officiating. Patty will be laid to rest with her husband in Columbiana County Memorial Park