Lynette M. Passerotti Gant McDonald

Lynette M. Passerotti Gant McDonald obituary

Lynette M. Passerotti Gant McDonald

Lynette McDonald Obituary

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Lynette M. Passerotti Gant McDonald, age 61, of North East passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday January 19, 2013. Lynette was born in Erie on April 9, 1951 a daughter of the late William and Virginia Martinez Passerotti. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and was an inspector for Johnson Control and Carlisle Industries. Lynette was a respected Elder of the Seneca Nation of Indians. She enjoyed shopping, movies, sewing and playing games. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. Above all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to spend time with her family and friends. Lynette was preceded in death by her first husband Francis E. Gant. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Okley K. McDonald; two sons, Frank (Kim) Gant and Rick (Colleen) Gant both of Erie; two step children Kathleen (Jon) DiStrola of Bradford and Michael Andrew McDonald (Shannon) of Joplin, Mo.; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also cherishing her memory are two brothers and seven sisters: William Passerotti (Susan) and Michael Passerotti (Brenda), both of Erie; Theresa Kaldorf (Mike), of Pittsburgh, Mary "Kitty" Waldinger (Daryl), Pamela Passerotti, Lisa Tirpak (Donald), Valerie Russell (James), Paula Tatalone (Dennis), and Tammie Corsi (Anthony), all of Erie, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home, 2532 Norcross Road on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. are invited to a service there on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with Msgr. Daniel K. Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. The family would like to thank the caring staffs of Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, the Erie and Buffalo VA Medical Centers and Roswell Park Cancer Center for the loving care she received during her illness. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home, 2532 Norcross Road, Erie, PA 16510. Please send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

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January 28, 2013

Kathy Zierenberg posted to the memorial.

January 25, 2013

Skip and Jan MacInnes posted to the memorial.

January 24, 2013

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Kathy Zierenberg

January 28, 2013

To Lynn's entire family,
I just learned of Lynn's passing yesterday and am so sorry that I was not there to say goodbye. But I'm sure that you all know that my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Lynn was one of the kindest people I have ever met. With her soft spoken demeanor and wonderful smile, she overcame every adversity that life threw at her. And she handled her illness with such dignity and grace. She will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. My love and deepest sympathy to your entire family.

Skip and Jan MacInnes

January 25, 2013

To Lyn's family: Our hearts and prayers are with you. You have taken such good care of Lyn in her illness with so much love and compassion you were like her angels caring for her. Lyn was a wonderful woman and touched so many lives. She is now in God's home and free of pain and illness. God bless all of you and bring you His peace and comfort.

January 24, 2013

To Lynn's family. I worked with Lynn at both Johnson Controls and Carlisles. She was a beautiful, kind and generous. May her family be comforted to know that she was liked by all who knew her. RIP Lynn

Michelle Tirpak/Kozuch

January 23, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I wish I could be there to say my goodbyes, but the weather isn't being friendly right now...The memories we / I have of you will greatly be cherished and never forgotten until we meet in heaven to continue our family gatherings...You will be extremely missed and loved by everyone. I love you aunt Lynn...hugs and kisses

Sandy Taccone

January 23, 2013

Kim and Frank,
I am very sorry to hear about Lynn. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


Sandy

Carol Hamblen

January 23, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Lynn from Carlisles and Johnson Controls she was always pleasant, with a smile on her face.

Eleanor Sherred

January 22, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Lynn as an inspector at Carlisle for a long time and we had some really great times on third shift. She was a very sweet person and so enjoyed working with her. I did not know she was sick. Will keep you in my prayers.

Lynette Passerotti * Strong Vincent Class of 1969 * Rest in Peace

darryl makepeace

January 22, 2013

January 22, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Lynn's passing.

Rose Mary Renner, Erie

inez mendenhall

January 22, 2013

Please accept my deepest and heart felt sorrow on the lost of someone so dear,I worked with lynn at both johnson controls and carlisles, she said what she meant and meant what she said.

January 22, 2013

i am so sorry to hear about Lynn. She was a grear lady I worked with her for a lot of years.RIP Lynn
Judie Matthis

Christu Edinger

January 22, 2013

A heart full of prayers to Lynn's family & friends. May you find peace knowing that she is no longer suffering. God bless! -The Edingers-

With her great grandbaby

January 22, 2013

the generation picture.

Angelina & Stella Gant

January 22, 2013

Love and miss you dearly. You shall be in my heart and dreams. Stella will always know who you were and i shall tell her all our stories, you will not be forgotten. I love you.

BARB HARVEY

January 22, 2013

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I HAVE KNOWN LYNN SINCE WE LIVED BY EACH OTHER.
SHE WAS SUCH AND BEAUTIFUL LOVING PERSON. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HER AND HER FAMILY.I EVEN REMEMBER HER NICK NAME BUT WILL NOT PUT IT ON HERE.
REST IN PEACE HON YOU WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE THAT KNEW YOU.

CHERRY GROVE HAVEY

tiffany gant-drayer

January 22, 2013

i will miss and love you grandma always. i am so glad i had you in my life.you were the best grandma any grandchild could ask for.you were my best friend. i will never forget all the good time we had together. you always knew what to say when i was upset or just needed someone to talk to. well now you are out of pain and in peace.

Katy Fetzner

January 22, 2013

Lynn was a amazing person who I was lucky enough to
Meet on numerous occasions. She was always surrounded by family and a joy to be around. May she find comfort now. Prayers are with your family at this time. You are now one of gods sweetest angels.

Tiffany Gant-drayer

January 22, 2013

U were the best grandma i will miss. And love u grandma. I never forget all the good tine we gad together. U always knew what to say when i need someone to talk to. Rest in peace now gram and feel no more pain.

Josette Wolf

January 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with her family, she was a wonderful woman and will be sadly missed.

Sr Rose Kuzma

January 22, 2013

keeping all of you in prayer. May Lynette rest in peace.

Sharon Smith

January 22, 2013

Dear Family ~ I'm very sorry for your loss. Lynn was kind hearted to everyone. Her strength and wisdom will be greatly missed in your family. Memories will be her legacy of love. Please accept my deepest sympathies at this sad time.
Sincerely

Tricia DeMarco

January 22, 2013

I'm very sorrow to see Lynette's passing. My thoughts are with the family, especailly her sister Paula and brother-in-law Dennis.

Gail and Russ Bufalino

January 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. You are in our prayers and may she rest in peace after such a courageous battle.

January 22, 2013

My condolences to the family. I worked with Lynn at Carlisle. She was a beautiful, kind and generous person.

January 22, 2013

our sympathies to you and your family She is with god now and he will watch over her and take care of her God bless the Carson Family

Missie Taylor

January 22, 2013

Will miss you. Rest in Peace Lynn.

brenda passerotti

January 22, 2013

May you sleep in peace Lynn. Until we all are gather again with christ.you will always be in our heart.

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