Patricia L. (Tomilin) Wassell

Patricia L. (Tomilin) Wassell passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

She was born in Buffalo, NY and spent most of her life in Pittsburgh and Erie, PA and later in life in Pinehurst, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Willie and Millie Tomilin.

Patty was an active member of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity where she served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary for 5 years. Her faith and church have always been very important to her.

Patty worked at the Boston Store in Erie PA from 1953-1965. Starting out as a clerk and moving up to Assistant Buyer and then Buyer of Women’s Sportswear, Dresses and Coats. She loved fashion and her many trips to New York City selecting the newest fashions for the store.

Besides her parents, Patty was proceeded in death by her husband Alfred “Mus” Wassell.

Patty is survived by daughter, Diane Losk and her husband Tom and grandchildren Zack Losk and Tatiana Losk. Daughter Cheryl Riccobelli and grandchildren Amanda Schmell and her husband Matt, Melanie Ramirez and her husband George and Chelsa Riccobelli. A brother Bill “Sina” Tomilin and his wife Jennifer; a sister Marjorie Tomilin; six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and great- nieces and nephews whom she loved and spent lots of time with.

Friends are invited to call at the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity, 251 E. Front St. on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm and are invited to attend Funeral Services there Monday at 9:00 am. Burial will be in St. John the Divine cemetery.

Arrangements by the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services Inc., Downtown, 602 W. 10th St., Erie, PA

Send condolences to www.BurtonQuinnScott.com