Patricia (Trepa) Shewchuk

Patricia (Trepa) Shewchuk, 86, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Upstate University Hospital.

A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Patricia was a proud graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, Class of 1957, and went on to further her education at CCBI, graduating in 1958.

Patricia dedicated much of her professional life to caring for others through her work as an office manager at Pediatric Associates for over 20 years, retiring in 1992.

Patricia was a devoted member of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. She volunteered at Community General Hospital for more than 20 years and taught water aerobics at the Solvay Youth Center.

Patricia will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Richard; parents, Frank and Genevieve Trepa; and brother, Robert Trepa.

Surviving are her daughters, Susan (Joseph) Pinkowski of Marcellus, Sharon (Thomas) Catalino of Baldwinsville, Sandra (William) Wallak of Camillus, and Sheila (Lawrence) O'Donnell of Camillus; grandchildren, Nicole (Daniel) Scarano, Brittney (Joe) Kraai, Nicholas (Andria) Catalino, Alexandra Catalino, Adrianna Catalino, Justin Wallak, Mia Wallak, Colin O'Donnell, and Ryan O'Donnell; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Lily, and Penelope Scarano, and Kaley Catalino; and several nieces and nephews.

To celebrate Patricia’s life, relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse.

Patricia will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204 or St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 207 Tompkins St., Syracuse, NY 13204.