Gwen M. DeTullio, age 68, of 193 Clarksville St., Greenville, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by family.
She was born in Greenville, PA on June 5, 1954 a daughter of Richard and Genevra (Dart) McGuffie. She was a 1972 graduate of Greenville High School. She always liked to point out that she turned 18, graduated from high school, got married, and moved to California all in the same week. On June 10, 1972 she married Dennis J. DeTullio.
Gwen was a 1985 graduate of Thiel College where she graduated with honors from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She served her community during her career as a Registered Nurse working for UPMC Horizon. In her spare time Gwen enjoyed doing macrame, sewing, quilting, gardening, canning, playing the flute, and reading. Gwen had an adventurous side and she checked skydiving and hot air balloon ride off her bucket list. In her later years she was quite content watching all of her favorite old tv shows and she loved going to visit her siblings in Arizona. She also volunteered at the Greenville Literacy Center and ran the local chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis support group for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis DeTullio; a daughter, Heather Zarella and her husband Tony of Hermitage; two grandchildren, Connor Lengyel and Ryan Lengyel; and her five siblings, Richard (Tracie) McGuffie, Bonnie (Tami) McGuffie, Dawn Kennedy, Tim (Holly) McGuffie, and Paul McGuffie all of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two grandchildren, Colton Lengyel and Sadie Lengyel.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11 AM in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville, with Rev. Brandon Kleckner, Pastor of the church as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090-1891 or Save the Storks, 4050 Lee Vance Dr., Colorado Springs, 80918. Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
My sincere sympathy to a fellow classmate, Dennis, on the loss of your beautiful wife.
My condolences Denny.
I know you and Gwen struggled a long time together with this terrible situation.
Let there be peace to you and all of your family.
All the best Denny!
Our Deepest Sympathies to you Dennis & to your complete family. May those beautiful memories that you shared with Gwen be etched into your hearts forever. My heart aches for your loss of your Beautiful wife Dennis. The heavens sure has gained a beautiful angel today with Gwen. Our thoughts & prayers will be with the complete family.
Deepest Sympathies,
Joseph L. & Anna Marie Fry (Consiglio)
Barb and I want to express our deepest sympathies. Gwen was so warm and sweet. We love you, Dennis.
So sorry for your loss. It’s been too long since we talked.
My deepest condolences to you, Dennis, on the death of your wife. May she rest in eternal peace. Chuck Bolster
Our hearts go out to you Dennis. We know there is another angel in Heaven.
My deepest sympathies on your loss.She was a good person.May peace be with your family.
Denny,,
Sorry for your loss. Barb and I are in Florida and will not be back until February.
I will see you when we get back!
Joe
My deepest sympathy to you Dennis, and to all your family. Gwen was a beautiful and brilliant woman. She was a cherished companion of my youth, and as a nurse was a great comfort during the passing of a member of my family. She accepted life’s difficulties with graciousness and integrity. I lift my glass to you, Gwen, my dear friend.