Judge Patrica Oney

On March 3, 2020
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Judge Patricia Oney, age 77, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020. Born on May 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Katherine and Herbert Shanes. Beloved wife to Dr. Rodney Oney for 50 years. Loving mother to Patrick (Jamie) Oney. Cherished grandmother to Lucas, Colin, and Dylan Oney. Loving sister to Robert Shanes.

Judge Oney began practicing law in 1975. In 1993, she became Butler County Area I Court Judge. In 1999, she became Butler County Common Pleas Court Judge: where she proudly served before retiring. Judge Oney was known for her fairness, determination, sense of humor, and overall fearlessness. She enjoyed spending time with her family on her farm near Oxford, Ohio, and she will be remembered by many.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to the World Wildlife Fund, support.worldwildlife.org.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.

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Heather Cady

Mar 9 2020

Judge Oney was a great lady with an unforgettable laugh. I loved working and learning from her. She will be missed! Thoughts and prayers for all her family and friends. Rest In Peace Judge!

Drew G. Engel

Mar 10 2020

To the family, loved ones and friends of Judge Patricia Oney: I was deeply saddened to read of Judge Oney's passing; she was a thoughtful, deliberative legal mind, and a really kind person, with a wonderful sense of humor. She was, as many described her, a great judge, carefully taking in all that was presented before her. Her decisions were well reasoned, cautious, judicious, and sometimes cutting edge; above all, they were always fair and impartial. She was at the forefront of raising the bar to accept persons from both genders to the bench and in practice, and a pioneer and role model for many. Judge Oney dispensed not only wisdom from the bench, but also plenty of practical advice for the rest of us in the Butler County Bar (I recall her advising us to always prepare for the worst, and how she got through the fire in her law offices). We might've disagreed on a ruling here or there, but no matter - I always had respect for her and her decisions and rationale. Even my clients (often in difficult positions) described her as "tough but fair". A number of less than savory characters in her court, speaking in coarse tone or utterance could never disturb her honor or the dignity of the chair she sat in; she was unflappable, the consummate professional, and the ultimate umpire (if I might say). When I heard of her retiring a number of years ago, I thought to myself, "That's a shame..We needed to have more like Judge Oney sitting the bench." Certainly, she paved the way for others... Judge Oney spoke now and again of her family, and how much she cared for them all; she spoke of them and her farm, with a little glint in her eyes.. I hadn't seen Judge Oney in many years, since before I left to go work overseas..but I'll never forget her encouragement, and her wishing me well. I learned a lot from her.. And yeah, that wonderful laugh, I'll never forget it.. I'm sure we all have wonderful memories of her, and we'll have to lean on those a bit in this time of sadness..we'll have to recall those as we remember the passing of one of the good ones. Peace be to you, Judge Oney, and all who stood before and beside you in court and life. Peace be to your family, loved ones and friends as well.

Kathy Brinkman

Jul 13 2020

Patrick, I just heard about Pat's death. I remember her so fondly and was sad to learn about it. Please know how much your Mom was loved and respected, and always fun to party with. Who could ask for more as an eiptaph. Kathy Brinkman 513-206-8130 kbrinkma@aol.com

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