Gayle E. Gurto, age 74 of Conneaut, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa.

Gayle was born August 23, 1942 in Conneaut, the daughter of James and Esther (Hordesky) Edwards.  After graduating from Conneaut High School, Gayle went on to work in Girard, PA where she assembled pool tables.  She also worked at the former Icy’s Ice Cream in East Conneaut and the former Premix Corporation. 

Pat and Gayle were also co-owner/operators of “The Pizza Shop” with Tony and Ellen Gurto, and later was owner/operator of Sportswear Unlimited.  Gayle retired from the Conneaut Police Department as an emergency dispatcher, after 30 years of dedicated service.

Gayle was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose – Chapter 86.  Gayle enjoyed listening to music, watching her hummingbirds in the backyard and attending the annual Gurto Family Reunions.  She loved cooking for her family and especially cherished all the family gatherings and holidays at her house.  Gayle was also an avid Cleveland Cavaliers fan.

Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Twila Sheldon, and brother, Thomas Edwards.

Gayle is survived by her husband of 54 years, Pat Gurto, whom she married July 7, 1962 at Lakeview United Methodist Church in Conneaut, a daughter, Sherry Clancy (John Nyman) of Conneaut, two grandsons Karl Clancy and Kyle (Lindsey) Clancy, great-grandson Elliot Clancy and great-grand dog Mia, all of Conneaut.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.

At Gayle’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Envelopes will be available at the Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut where arrangements are being handled.

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