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Annette Eisenstein
August 2, 2024
Gwen was the best sister to Lucy and Beth, she was always so happy when she played with us growing up, will never forget her smile / we miss her
Amy
August 5, 2022
Love you and miss you Aunt Gwen. Thinking of you today and so often, thank you for so many laughs and good times, you are a light.
Alys Prostack-Killian
August 2, 2019
Love and miss her always.
Alys Prostack
August 7, 2012
Gwen you are in my heart always. I miss you and will always treasure our laughter tears and sarcasm. Life was always fun when we were together no matter what we faced. Give my jimmy a hug and kiss and tell him how much I miss my handsome man. Hope you are both having a nice cold beer. Looking down at all of us and saying "here,s to all of you who miss us, Until we are all together again". Love to Joe Dave Dave Dillon Bill Beth mark paul gary eric and Lucy and all who loved Gwen "she was so witty :) "
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Lucretia Paulsen
August 7, 2012
Gwen,
It is so hard to believe that a year ago today you left this world to join all the other angels in Heaven. Thank you for blessing us with your love and friendship.
We miss you so much dear friend.
Love,
Lu & Brett
Suzanne Gamello
August 23, 2011
My deepest sympathies to all of Gwen's family. We were friends many years ago, and she was a wonderful person. She will be missed by many.
Nicole (Poli) Goggin
August 20, 2011
To the Gottung, Berardi & Mysliwiec families: I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mark, Lisa, Gillian & Renee Russo
August 19, 2011
Dave, Joe, Dillon, David & many family members,
Our hearts ache.
Losing someone close is never easy. The incredible number of people who were touched by Gwen may help share the burden of grief, but certainly does not diminish the pain that her closest loved ones feel.
It feels like there is a hole in the world. Gwen’s whole persona – her attitude, her strength, her sense of caring & compassion, her sense of humor, her ability to make those around her feel joy, love & inspiration is what we will all miss, but it is also what will forever be a part of each of us and will, in some way begin to fill that hole.
Our hearts ache because of this hole that is also the world’s loss.
Our hearts ache because we were not able to say goodbye to our dear friend.
But our hearts ache so much more for you.
With most sincere thoughts,
The Russo family
Annette Eisenstein
August 14, 2011
Lucy, Sorry for your loss , thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
William Poli
August 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the
Gottung and Mysliwiec families,especially to Bill,Lucy and Beth.
August 12, 2011
Treasure your memories. Sorry for your loss.
Amy Martin (Albany, NY)
August 12, 2011
David and family,
our hearts hold a space for all of you as you cope with your loss.
gretchen and dave deberry
Rebecca Santoli
August 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Gwen's family and friends especially Beth, Lucy, Bill, and of course Dave and Joe. She was the most wonderful mother, wonderful best friend to my mom, wonderful mentor to everyone within the special olympics and great aunt to my Lucy. She will be greatly missed. See you 'round like a donut Gwen!
Daria Osinski
August 11, 2011
I had the privilege of being one of Gwens Peeps over the years. I always admired her sense of courage, pride and humor when her family and friends united in Washington Park to honor and support her at the Caring Together event each year. With Sympathy,
Judy Curtiss
August 11, 2011
Lucy and family - My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your loss of Gwen. From an old friend.
Steven & Virginia Herweyer
August 11, 2011
David: you and family are in our prayers. May God bless and watch over you all.
Bridget Graber
August 11, 2011
Gwen was always a burst of sunshine. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
Eilene Pruett
August 10, 2011
Gottung and Mysliwiec families:
So sorry to hear of Gwen's passing. My prayers are with you all.
Eilene Pruett (Pat's sister)

Our dear friend Gwen
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011

Jeanie and Gwen
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011

Gwen and Joe
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011

Gwen and Theresa Berardi
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011

Summer's day in Wellsville.
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011

Gwen's love! She lived for Joe!
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011

Gwen and Joe (That's not Joe pushing the carriage)
Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011
Carolyn Galvin
August 10, 2011
Joe, while we did not personally know your Mother, Meghan has spoken of her often and I know she will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss.
Carolyn Galvin and family of Meghan Mahony
Cindi Turoski
August 10, 2011
Oh, Dave, I am so sorry. It sounds like she was such a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you, your family and Gwen's family. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeane & Marty Pisano
August 10, 2011
We won't express our obvious sadness in losing such a great friend, but rather would prefer to remember her as she lived life in our area for many years. The innumerable fun filled evenings and occasional trips where our sides ached from laughter; the day Gwen and Jeanie got "loaded" with one bottle of wine and giggled at everything for hours; Gwen's uncanny ability to "murder" every plant or flower she received; Her great love and continual praise of Joe, David, Dillon and David Jr; her hardy, warm, infectious laugh - that's what we want to see in our mind's eye, not the sadness of her leaving us. Keep an eye on us Gwen, and give us the strength that you showed in fighting like Hell to stay in this world with us. Until we meet again ~ we love you!
Amy Gottung
August 10, 2011
Gwen was an exceptionally kind, giving and good-humoured woman. She was always a joy, and a great deal of fun, to be around. Aunt Gwen, I love you, thank you for taking care of me, and for all the wonderful memories.
Cathy King
August 9, 2011
Gwen touched my life by the testimony of who she was through Denise. Gwen truly was a person who put others first and had a sense of humor. More people should be like Gwen. What a warrior she was. May God touch your life through the memory of Gwen. Cathy King
Grant Havis
August 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our dear friend and neighbor, Gwen and her family. We will cherish the time we were able to spend together. Grant and Ronnie.
Kristen Greenberg
August 9, 2011
Gwen was always one of those people who could make you smile when it was the last thing you wanted to do. Such an amazing person, who will be truly missed by many.
Lisa Leary
August 9, 2011
David, Joe, and Family,
My heart is hurting with the loss a very dear and sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Winnie Muery
August 9, 2011
Thoughts & prayers are with all of you. We are so sad for your loss.
Love, Ross & Winnie Muery (sister - Pat Gottung)
Diana Bennett
August 9, 2011
I have many memories of Special Olympics events with Gwen, and they all involve laughing...she will be missed.
Jeff Mickle
August 9, 2011
Thoughts and prayers going out to Gwen's family and many friends. She was the best and will be greatly missed.
Jeanne
August 9, 2011
I thought I would know what to say, but I don't, no words can express my feelings. You were an amazing friend with so much strength, courage and love who taught me more about living than anyone I know. I looked at the stars last night and wondered which one you were. See you on my shoulder!
Ginnie Lupi
August 9, 2011
Much love and sympathy to Gwen's family and friends. May your memories sustain you in this difficult time.
With love from a childhood friend (and ovarian cancer sister),
Ginnie
Reenie Logreco
August 9, 2011
Pat and Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister Gwen. She was also so nice the us. She will be missed dearly.
Love, Reenie and johnny Logreco
Pat Gottung
August 8, 2011
We will miss you dearly! Love,
Pat and Paul
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