AURORA -- Mary L. "Pat" O'Hearn, 81, of Main Street, Aurora, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Auburn Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. O'Hearn was born in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of the late George and Margaret Shea Schlager and resided in Aurora for most of her life.

Mrs. O'Hearn was a dedicated communicant of St. Patrick's Church of Aurora where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and taught religious education. In addition, she was an active community volunteer. She was also employed for many years as vice president of Jaymar Terminal Board Corp., of Weedsport.

Surviving is one daughter, Mary Lou Cusma and her husband, Larry, of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; one son, Jay O'Hearn, of Aurora; one granddaughter, Jill N. Morse and her husband, Jeffrey, of Earlville, N.Y.; and one grandson, Jared L. Cusma, of Ballston Spa.

Mrs. O'Hearn was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Joseph J. O'Hearn, who died Jan. 15, 2003; three sisters, Jane Shaw, Margaret O'Hara and Ann Schlager; and two brothers, George Schlager Jr. and John Schlager.

Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 16, in St. Patrick's Church, Aurora, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Donald Curtiss. Internment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery in the spring.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Shakelton Funeral Home, 418 Main St., Aurora.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105-2794.

"Pat was fiercely devoted to her family and friends. Her grandchildren loved visiting her and thought of their grandparents' house as a second home. She was always there for her friends of many years, and they added happiness and comfort to her life. Pat was an avid Yankee fan, and she loved the many different pets she adopted over the years. She amazed her family with her energetic and active approach to life. Until her recent illness, regular workouts at Curves were an important part of her schedule.

"With her stories of the Depression and World War II, Pat painted a vivid picture of the time she grew up for her children and grandchildren. She carried the lessons and values of that era with her throughout her life. She will be forever missed by those whom she loved and who dearly loved her in return."