Joann Gayetty
August 21, 1941 ~ October 13, 2015
Born in: Seneca, Pennsylvania
Joann Gayetty, age 74, of Franklin, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.A daughter of Alfred and Francis Gibbons Culp, she was born August 21, 1941 in Seneca, PA.Joann was a 1959 graduate of Cranberry High School.On August 25, 1962 Joann married Joseph F. Gayetty. They have been married over 53 years.Mrs. Gayetty was an active member of Galloway United Methodist Church, teaching Children's Sunday School and heading the Prayer Chain. She loved God, her family and reading. Joann was known for her personal notes of encouragement to others and was a "real prayer with camel's knees". While living in North Carolina, she was the leader in Bible Study Fellowship for six years. She loved her closeness with the Lord and the time she would spend praying for others.She had worked for Dr. Goodwin in Oil City as a Medical Secretary and as a secretary at the Ford Garage in Harrisburg.God blessed Joann with a lung transplant in 1998 and healed her of cancer in 2004.Surviving is her husband Joseph F. Gayetty; a son, Joseph P. Gayetty and wife Barbara of Reno; a daughter, Kristina Campbell and husband Linn of Seneca; a brother, Richard Baker and wife Trish of Oil City; a sister, Diana Martz and husband Sam of Rockland; four grandchildren; Rachel Lamb and husband Kevin of Franklin, Rebekah Haney and husband Doug of Reno, Josiah Gayetty of Reno, Elijah Gayetty of Reno; four great grandchildren, Rosalie, Adelaide and Natalie Lamb all of Franklin, Willow Haney of Reno; a brother-in-law: Tom Anderson of Franklin; and her ex-daughter-in-law, Ruth Zinz of Reno.She was preceded in death by her parents mentioned above; stepfather, Claude "Tony" Baker; a brother, Ronald Culp; and a sister, Ginger Anderson.Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 Thursday at the Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Funeral Services will be held 11 am Friday at the Galloway United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy Gearhart officiating. Interment will be made in the Calvary Cemetery, Oil City.Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund of Galloway United Methodist Church, 196 Seysler Road, Franklin, PA 16323.To send online condolences, flowers, cards or for further information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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my heartfelt sympathy to joann’s family. i am so sorry for your loss. may the good Lord comfort you all and know that joann is being taken care of now by Him. bless you.
janet nick
Anne (Ciko) Luce My sincere sympathies and prayers. I remember when I lived in Seneca and our brothers were friends. I was in awe of Joann; I admired her very much and in later years when I would see her she always remembered me . She had the most beautiful smile. I will never forget her.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Please find comfort from our loving Father at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
Our sincere sympathies and prayers to the family. Please accept our condolences to you during this difficult time. We want you to know that you’re in our prayers.
Had the honor of meeting Joann through her husband Joe…What a wonderful, strong, caring woman!!! Such a beautiful spirit! Denny & Julie O’Neil
To the family of Joann Gayetty – my deepest sympathies at the loss of your wife and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Sincerely,
James R. Fultz, Cranberry High School Class of ’84 classmate of Joseph P. Gayetty
Joe and Family,
So sorry for the loss of such a fine strong,loving lady.
Renee and I were always encouraged my her spitit and spunk!
Jacob M ( Jack ) Porcenaluk , Pleasantville.
To the family of Joann Gayetty,
The officers and members of the Reno Volunteer Fire Department would like to offer our condolences to everyone. We are sorry for your loss.
Reno VFD
Dear Joe and Family…. Jim and I send our heartfelt sympathy. Joann was such a special friend and I treasure all of the spiritual, memories as well as the Fun times we shared. Joann is our special angel!??
Dear Joe and family Words cannot express how we will miss our dear friend. Joann was the sweetest woman I was blessed to be a friend. Joann and I met years ago at work when we were young. We became friends and kept in touch. She is in the presence of our LORD and one day we will meet again. Will and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead. Will and Carol