Former BJ secretary Pat Lynch, widow of Ed Lynch, dies

Catherine Patricia "Pat" (Gill) Lynch

Pat Lynch, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at her son Brian's home, surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio, Pat was the daughter of Doris and John Gill. Pat attended North High School and was a secretary at the Akron Beacon Journal where she met the love of her life, Edward Lynch, Sr. Pat and Ed had four children and spent a very loving 52 years together. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jack Gill; and her husband, Ed. Pat Lynch She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Montisano (John), Kathleen Larson (Ken); sons, Edward Lynch (Susan), Brian Lynch (Cyndi); grandchildren, Lindsay Snyder, JT Clark, Justin and Abby Lynch, Jacob and Josh Zipper, Samantha, Brian, Sean, Nathan, and Hannah Lynch, Mike Montisano, Joseph Montisano; and eight great-grandchildren. Pat was a kind and loving mother and made all the neighborhood children feel comfortable in her home. Pat loved to play bridge with friends and to golf with her husband. She was also very devoted to the St. Thomas Hospital Women's Board on which she served for 27 years. She worked in the gift shop every Wednesday and couldn't wait to sell anyone she met a Day at The Races ticket. Pat loved her family and friends and will be sadly missed by all. Pat was lovingly cared for by her son Brian and daughter-in-law Cyndi for her last two years. The family would also like to especially thank Mindy and Hospice Care of Summa for all their help and support. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 22 at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 East Exchange Street, Akron. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 23 at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 164 W. Market St., Akron. Burial at St. Vincent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Patricia and Edward Lynch, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, 15 N Maple St., Akron, OH 44303. Please visit www.hummelcares.com where condolences and memories may be shared. [Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Thursday, February 21, 2013]   ]