Obituaries
Marybeth Gillespie, 72
May 24, 2022
Marybeth Gillespie, 72 of Lancaster, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Patricia Brennan. She was the beloved wife to Russell Gillespie for over 27 years.
In addition to her husband Russ, Marybeth is survived by 4 step-children: James Mittelmark (Rob), Tony Mittelmark, Daniel Gillespie, and Maggie Gillespie Alboum (Jeff); granddaughter Alivia Gillespie; brother Michael Brennan; brother-in-law Mitchell Maresco; beloved nieces/nephews: Alison, Jillian, and Alana/Michael and William; grand-niece Emma. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Regina Maresco.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marybeth’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
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Condolences to the Family
June 03, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss Russ. I loved Marybeth. She was smart and clever and always made me laugh even when things were not going well. She had a sign in her office at ATS that read “Bloom where you’re planted” referring to her status as a transplant from NYC and I believe she did just that no matter where life took her or whatever job she was working at. I hope she’s with Regina right now eating crab legs and telling stories! So many good memories of her over the years… she was always looking out for everyone and taking care of people.
June 03, 2022
Such a beautiful picture of Mary Beth! She and I were best friends in 8th grade at Saint Francis de Sales in Patchogue. Although we haven’t seen each other in years our friendship remains close to my heart. May she rest in peace and may her love and kindness live on through her family and friends. Maureen O’Sullivan
June 02, 2022
Dear Russ and family. So shocked to hear of Marybeth’s passing. My love and condolences to all. Will forward the news to my daughter Lori Mitchell, who Marybeth visited in New Zealand. So sorry.
June 02, 2022
Russ, I am shocked and saddened to read about Marybeth’s passing. The few times Marybeth & I spoke, (especially when you and I were at the Philly car show) it was very obvious how much she loved you! I sincerly wish for you to find strength and comfort in her memory.
Bob “Rockin Robert” Smith
June 01, 2022
I knew Marybeth when she was in her early teens. We were neighbors in Patchogue,NY. She babysat some of my children who were closer in age to Regina. The Cadwell family all send their condolences.
Ingrid (Cadwell) Buck
June 01, 2022
I am so sad to read of Marybeth’s passing. She was one of my favorite people to work with and just to be around. She was fun and kind and I’m sure you’ll all miss her dearly. My deepest sympathy.
June 01, 2022
Dear Russ, I have just read the unfortunate news. Marybeth was a great human being. We will miss her. My deep condolences.
Syllas Tozzini
May 31, 2022
Russ and family,
I’m so sad to hear of Marybeth’s sudden passing. I had the pleasure of working together with Marybeth at four different companies over 15 years. She was a wonderful person and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
David Miller
May 31, 2022
Marybeth was a great colleague and one of the best people I ever had the opportunity to work with. On behalf of all of us at Advanced Telecom Services, we extend our sincere sympathies to Russ and family.
Bob Bentz
May 31, 2022
She was an AWESOME human being. She will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Debra Iverson
May 31, 2022
Ohmygoodness I am so sorry! I cared for her sister Regina and she kept in touch with me ever since! God Bless and condolences to the family!
Darlene Geysen-Ottaviano
May 31, 2022
Dear Russ & Family, Dan & I are so very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Marybeth. May she be experiencing the perfect love, peace, light and joy of being in God’s presence and may the Holy Spirit our Comforter console all of your hearts at the loss of one so very precious. You all, will be in our prayers.
With Love, Peggy (Roche) & Dan Gahagan [Marybeth’s Maryland cousin]
May 30, 2022
We were saddened to learn of Marybeth’s passing. She will be missed. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
May 30, 2022
I’m very sorry to about Marybeth passing.I remember het as a very caring and compassionate person . The world lost a truly remarkable lady.
May 29, 2022
Dear Russ and family,
I was so, so sorry to read about Marybeth’s passing. My birthday twin! Although we haven’t seen or talked in a long time I thought about you both often. May Marybeth’s memory be a blessing.
May 29, 2022
Russ and family. Bob and I are so sorry. Marybeth was a wonderfu!l friend.
May 29, 2022
Prayers through this difficult time. She was a great person and will be missed by many.
May 29, 2022
Russ – I am very sorry to read of Marybeth’s passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathies. I remember Marybeth as a very friendly and personable woman with a kind heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
