Ellen Gilroy Obituary

Ellen Gilroy, 68, of Wyoming passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Kindred Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Irvington, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian King Stuhlinger. She was a graduate of Irvington High School and was of the Catholic faith.

She had worked with Red Lobster and most recently at Travelocity.

She enjoyed making crafts and loved photography. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to the family she adored.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Marty Gilroy, Wyoming; sons, Marty Gilroy Jr. and wife, Lora, Swoyersville; and Jimmy Gilroy, Wyoming; daughters, Christine Gilroy, West Pittston; Lori Bryk and her husband, Bryan, Suscon; Donna Deiter and her husband, Kevin, Swoyersville; and Megan Psolka and her husband, John, Swoyersville; grandchildren, Sara, Danielle, Brandon, Emily, Halle, Ava, Bryan, and Raina; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be held in Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Apr. 26, 2013.
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Ellen we miss you very much

Angela Conroy

Family

April 22, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TIMOTHY CONROY

May 2, 2013

Marty & Family:
So sorry about your loss. God Bless you all during this time of sorrow.
Maria Stuppino

Maria Stuppino

April 29, 2013

Dear Marty & Family

Sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking with you & Ellen
& your family at Mama Nicks.

Bob & Martina Willson

April 27, 2013

Marty & Family
Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed playing cards with your mom.

Rob Christian

April 26, 2013

I loved Ellen, what a delightful person. She smiled through everything she had to deal with. I send me deepest smpathy to the Gilroy family. Rest in peace, my friend.

Donna Gozikowski

April 26, 2013

MARTY AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE LOVED ELLEN. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY. TRACY (GRAHAM) PEZNOWSKI.

April 26, 2013

Ellen was a wonderful lady and a good friend. I love your family dearly & you will forever hold a place in my heart. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Rest in Peace...

Lori Thomas

April 26, 2013

Ellen will be missed by many people. She touched the lives of so many. She was a wonderful woman with a big heart.
My thoughts are with her entire family.
XOXO

Kelly Dragwa

April 26, 2013

MARTY AND FAMILY WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. ELLEN WAS A LOT OF FUN AND SHE WILL BE MISSED.

TERESA & KEN MICHAELS

April 26, 2013

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