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Gemma P. Turtzo of Pen Argyl passed to eternal life on Monday, December 10, 2007. Born in Pen Argyl on December 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Brescancine) Visentin. She and her husband, John A., celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on September 6. Gemma was retired from the former Turtzo Real Estate and Insurance Company, Bangor, and for many years previously operated Gemmas Beauty Salon, Pen Argyl. She graduated from Pen Argyl High School. She was a member of St. Rochs Catholic Church, West Bangor, and a past president of the Pen Argyl Womens Club. Survivors: Husband; son, John Peter; grandson, John Theodore of Bangor; brother, John Visentin of Stroudsburg; sisters, Nevis Kellow and Lena Cesare, both of Pen Argyl; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Anthony John. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. this evening, Friday, in St. Elizabeths Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Ave., Pen Argyl. Visitation, 5 p.m. this evening in the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Pen Argyl. Contributions: May be made to Slate Belt Pregnancy Support Services, 436 S. Second St., Bangor, PA 18013.

Published by Morning Call from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2007.
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Dear John, Peter and Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Gemma Turtzo. She was a lovely woman and a wonderful wife and mother. You are in our prayers.
Astrid and Bill Ottey

Astrid and Bill Ottey

December 23, 2007

Dear Pete, JT and Mr. Turtzo,

Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Gemma. We clearly remember the happy occasions when we celebrated with all of you. We will be in touch.

Arleen & Jim Multhauf

December 20, 2007

Dear John and Family,
I was sorry to hear about Gemma, she was always gracious and kind to me and a good friend to my parents. She leaves a void behind. God Bless.

Bernadette Sabatini

December 19, 2007

Dear John and John Peter, So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and Mom...Robert called and told me he read it in the paper, I am very sorry for your loss...God Bless You All..

Rosanne Breda-Felker

December 15, 2007

John and Family: Sorry to hear about Gemma. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you at this time.

Ruth Ormsbee

December 14, 2007

Dear John,John Peter and family:
Our sympathies are with you at this difficult time. Gemma was a very lovely and gracious lady.
May your faith in God bring you to understand Gemma now has eternal life.

Nancy(Falcone)&Jeff Montgomery

December 14, 2007

Gemma was a truly lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew her.My sympathy to John and all the family.She will be remembered in my prayers.

Pamela E. Sabatini

December 14, 2007

Randy, Sarah, Matt, and I were so sorry to hear about your Mother's death...she was such a great lady and friend. Our sympathies to your father, JT and you...she was always so gracious and kind. She will be sorely missed by many.
The Sandt Family

Lisa Sandt

December 14, 2007

John, John Peter and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gemma. She was a wonderful person and a great friend of my parents and family. She will be greatly missed, but the happy memories will carry you through the hard times. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Knapp Mengel

December 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May Gemma rest in peace.

Jack, Elaine & Bobby Finelli

December 14, 2007

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person. I have very fond memories of Gemma and the Turtzo family.

George Ricca

December 13, 2007

My condolences go out to both John and John Peter.Gemma was a wonderful lady and I will always remember her in my prayers.

Val Caesar

December 13, 2007

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