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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.

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13 Comments

Donald Moser
To the family of Judge Oney. She took my dad's position on the bench when he retired, Judge John Moser. Still at the old Butler County Courthouse, early during her term I would walk in her office saying, "Hi Dad" and ask her for advice, joking with her that was my habit before she replaced my dad. I was a newer attorney at the time. Oh her laugh. Her considerate decisions, listening well to the arguments of attorneys, and such a wonderful sense of humor.
Mark Hardig
Godspeed, Judge Oney. You were a great judge and better yet, a great person.
Hanna Haddad, Esq
My deepest sympathies on Judge Oney' passing. I had the privilege of practicing briefly in her court.
Christopher Snyder
I am sorry for your loss. We loved Judge Oney. Her pretrial conferences were classic. She would have attorneys sitting around her chambers talking about all kinds of things before we ever got down to the business of the case. She loved to talk and share stories! She was a tough but fair judge and a very kind person. We miss her.
Barbara Schneider Carter
Judge Oney was a true trailblazer for women attorneys and judges in Butler County. She will be fondly remembered.
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