Catherine 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. 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 in 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.