Patrick D. Grendel, 44, of Plains and formerly Scranton, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday. Born in Morgantown, W.V., son of Dennis and Patricia Hess Grendel, he was a 1996 graduate of Bishop Hannan High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed at Mohegan Sun and Oliran Steakhouse in Bloomsburg. He was also part owner of Judge’s Bar in Minooka and a social member of American Legion Post 568 in Scranton. Pat participated in baseball, cross county and basketball while at Bishop Hannan and enjoyed golfing and playing pool with his friends. He was a devout fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, and huge fan of the Rolling Stones. He also played the guitar and was teaching himself the piano. Pat was outgoing and made friends easily. He had a contagious smile and was a joy to be around. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Also surviving are his sister, Jane Connolly and husband Jerry, Moosic; nephew, Jerry; and niece, Kayla; uncles, John Hess, West Virginia and Bobby Hess, Arizona; aunts, Debby Stauver and Cindy Hartleib, West Virginia, and Carol Gruen, California; cousin, Samantha Olson; and several others. He was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Grendel; grandparents, Frederick and Stella Grendel, and Ruth and Bob Hess; and several aunts and uncles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Divine Mercy Church, Davis Street by Rev Francis Pauselli, pastor. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Friends may call in the Church beginning at 9 a.m. Arrangements by Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home, 2908 Birney Ave., Scranton. Memorial contributions can be made to NAMI of Northeast PA, 846 Jefferson Ave., Scranton Pa. 18510.

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