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Joann L. Gaitings
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Joann Gaitings Obituary
JoAnn was born in Towanda, on Dec. 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin "Benny" Larnard and Delphine Brennan Larnard.
She was a graduate of Towanda Area High School and the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing. In 2008, JoAnn celebrated her 50th class reunion from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing.
On Oct. 11, 1958, JoAnn married Francis Peter "Buddy" Gaitings at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years on Dec. 6, 2005.
JoAnn was employed as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre and the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township for a total of 46 years until her retirement in 2005. She was very dedicated to her profession and enjoyed caring for others. JoAnn loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Gaitings of Gillett, Pa., Patricia Chambers and her husband, Michael, of Columbia Cross Roads, James Gaitings and his wife, Heather, of Towanda, and Brian Gaitings and his wife, Bobbi Jo, of Towanda; grandchildren Natasha, Dustin, James, Brittney, Talor and Jesse; and great-grandchildren Haley and Tyler.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by; her mother, Delphine Brennan Larnard, on May 5, 1985; her father and former Bradford County commissioner, Thomas Benjamin "Benny" Larnard, on Aug. 13, 1999; and her brothers, Thomas L. Larnard, on May 25, 1991, and Joseph F. Larnard on May 11, 2001.
In honor of JoAnn's request, a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Bradford County Manor Patient Activities Fund, RR 3, Box 322, Troy, Pa. 16947, in JoAnn Larnard Gaitings' memory.
The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda is assisting JoAnn's family with arrangements.
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Bill Gannon
March 9, 2009
I shared office with Joann's father and know how much she meant to him. I was proud to have her as director of nursing at the county manor during our terms. Bradford county will miss her as it has her father.
Sonya Weldy
March 6, 2009
Heather, Jimmy, Jmaes and Jessie
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Love Ya Lots......
Judy VanDyke
March 2, 2009
to Patty, Mike, Jimmy and Brian-- I worked with Joann for a number of years. She was a hard working person and a great nurse and a good Supervisor ,and a good friend too.She will be missed.
THE BAXTER FAMILY
February 27, 2009
MIKE, PATTY, JIMMY & BRIAN
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
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Eulie Allen (Costello)
February 27, 2009
JoAnn was a classmate of mine at THS. She was a special person and will be missed by many. My sympathy to her family.
Cheryl Sawyer
February 27, 2009
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with JoAnn at the manor and knew her father Benny. JoAnn was a wonderful nurse and a very caring person. Will always remember her. Bless you all.
Christina Swain
February 27, 2009
I worked with Joann at the Manor,she was a very caring and devoted lady who always put others before herself! She will be DEEPLY missed!! Sorry for your loss!
Maggie Miller
February 27, 2009
Mike & Patty, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Maggie & Keith Miller
Betsy [Young] Bishop
February 26, 2009
I was a class mate of your Mom's at RPH. I have fond memories of her taking some us for soft ice cream. She was so much fun. I was shocked to learn of her passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Carol E. Crawford
February 26, 2009
Mike, Patty, Jimmy, & Brian. Sorry to hear of your loss. Worked with Joann on 6Main at RPH when I was a new nurse. She helped me more than anyone I know. She was there with me when we got the call about my brother in law, Tom (your Uncle Tom). I will never forget her.
Ronald Rockwell
February 26, 2009
Patty,
I only met your mother a couple of times when I was broke down by the road on Route 6 between Burlington and Towanda. Many times I would pass her on my way to work and honk and wave and she would respond. I know she was a very kind and caring person and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. You are in my prayers. Ron Rockwell
Barbara Martin
February 25, 2009
Sincere sympathies to all the Gaitings Children-Barbara Martin Family
Stacy Stroud
February 25, 2009
Gaitings family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joann was a great person who would do anything for anyone. Very caring. I worked with her at The Manor. No matter how sick she was she would be at work. She was a good person that will be missed dearly.
Francis & Martha Jane McDonald
February 25, 2009
To the Gaitings Families,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
JoAnn was an excellent nurse in every way, and I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing her and working with her at the Robert Packer Hospital. She will certainly be missed. May all of the good memories of her help you get through her loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Francis & Martha Jane McDonald
Kris & Jillian Larnard
February 25, 2009
Patti and Mike,
We are thinking of you.
Judy McLinko
February 25, 2009
Your mother was a classmate of mine, and our THS Class of 1955 will certainly miss her. She was indeed a great contributor to our class and her nursing profession. Mothers are special and I pray for your strength to get through this most trying time.
Betty Benninger
February 25, 2009
Mike, Patti, Jimmy& Brian,We send our condolences to you & your families. Your Mother was a special lady and we loved her dearly. She was a very special friend. Such a caring woman for all who she met. She loved her children,grandchildren and great grandchildren. You have alot of good memories of this grand lady. It is a pleasure to have been one of her friends. Betty Benninger
mary and bill mulcahy
February 25, 2009
jimmy and heather
sorry about your mother. our hearts our with you.
Lisa Kellogg-Williams
February 25, 2009
Gaitngs Family
Joann will be sadly missed. What a wonderful lady, very kind and caring. It was a pleasure to have known her. May your memories bring you comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan @ Larry Wooster
February 25, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Kitchin
February 25, 2009
Joann was a wonderful person, and will be missed by MANY, I loved working with her at the Manor, she a great nurse, and person.
May the Lord bless you and hold you all close during your time of sorrow. Thoughts of love and prayer to the famililes.....
Nancy Kitchin
LARRY& JAN WOOSTER
February 25, 2009
Pattie,Mike,and family, Larry and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom.I spent alot of time with her over the years and she was a great person,and a wonderful nurse.Please let us know if there is anything we can do. With our Deepest of Sympathy. Larry & Jan
Jackie Vandyke
February 25, 2009
To Joann's family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person with a huge heart and will be sadly missed. I worked with her at the RPH for years. May God be with you during your time of sorrow. You're in my prayers.
Jeannie Staunton
February 25, 2009
You all have my deepest sympathy.. I worked with JoAnn at Bradford County Manor for a number of years and remember her with love and fondness.. she will be missed...
sincerly, Jeannie Staunton
Marcia Bennett Collins
February 25, 2009
Hear felt sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother... our families grew up together in Towanda (we lived on oak st)
Heidi Krise
February 25, 2009
Patti & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Heidi, Scott, Dylan and Dustin Krise
Claire Holton
February 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Joanne.
Joanne was funny and I loved waiting on her when I worked in North Towanda.
With deepest sympathy,
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