Patricia Rogan

Patricia Rogan, 71, of Greene Township, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2025 peacefully, surrounded by family.  She was born on March 17, 1953, in Scranton, PA to John and Agnes (Sweeney) Rogan.  Patricia grew up in Wheaton, MD.  She graduated from Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD.  She then graduated from the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, and continued her education at Seton Hall University where she received a Master’s degree in Religious Education.

Patricia began her work life as a high school and college student, working part-time as a guest services representative at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC.  She next moved to New Jersey and worked in guest services at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Newark.  She moved on to a teaching position at Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark, NJ, and then served as a teacher and guidance counselor at Roselle Catholic High School.  Patricia also did part-time work at Fair Oaks Counseling Center.  She proceeded to working in donor management for Catholic Relief Services.  Patricia enjoyed her various work assignments and was respected by clients and employers.  She was honest and concerned about every individual and never hesitated to represent the best interests of the people she served.  Lately, she became active in the Democratic Party politics as a member of the county Democratic Committee. 

Patricia met Gary Ciuba when they were both faculty members at Mother Seton Regional High School.  They were married on May 21, 1994.  They enjoyed over 30 years of marriage centered on God’s will for their lives.  They grew their family by adopting 3 pairs of siblings.  Their sons were all school-aged at time of their adoption from Brazil and have now created successful careers and families of their own. 

Patricia is survived by her 6 sons Junio (Trista) of Austintown, OH; Giovane (Krystal) of Cortland, OH; Thiago (Alyssa) of Fowler, OH; Jonathan (April) of Boardman, OH; Joao of North Bloomfield, OH; Andre (Lauren) of Niles, OH; and her 12 grandchildren, Ethan, Milena, Owen, Tanner, Marissa, Camila, Oliver, Tegan, Eliana, Avia, Evan, and Zelia.  She is also survived by her cousin Margaret Mary Conway, sister-in-law Debbie Rogan, both of Jessup, PA; her brothers-in-law Rev. German Ciuba of Youngstown, OH and Mark Ciuba of Linden, NJ; and numerous cousins scattered around the country.

Preceding Patricia in death was her husband Dr. Gary Ciuba; her parents Jack and Agnes Rogan; her brother Rev. John Rogan Jr.; her grandson Luciano Ciuba; her beloved aunts and uncles Mary and William Rogan, and Anne and Harry Conway; her cousin Patrick Conway; and her mother-in-law Anne Ciuba.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Patricia on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 4 to 7pm at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.

Additional calling hours will be on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11 AM to 12 PM Family at St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 4659 OH-46, Cortland, OH 44410.

A Funeral Mass will follow at the church on Saturday at 12 PM with Rev. Thomas Eisweirth presiding.

Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery.

Patricia’s family would like to thank Patriot Home Care and Hospice teams for the their compassionate and loving care towards Patricia in her final days.

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