Published in the Patriot-News on 1/4/2006.
Harrisburg, PA

Loretta L. Gatling
Loretta Lake Gatling, 78, of Etters, passed away on January 3, 2006 at
Stonebridge Nursing Home after a long illness.  Formerly of Newark, New
Jersey, Mrs. Gatling was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,
Louis Charles Gatling, Sr., and son, Dennis Gatling.  She is survived
by sons, Louis C. Gatling, Jr. and his wife, Nancy Mendes of Etters;
David Gatling of Elizabethville, Leonard Gatling and his wife, Pat of
Crete, Illinois, William Gatling and his wife, Nancy of Lykens. She also
leaves 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  A loving and
generous woman, Loretta will be missed by her family and friends. She
attended Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey, where she studied visual
art. A talented singer, she entertained World War II troops through the
USO. After marriage and children, she worked for the New Jersey Department
of Welfare with abused and emotionally disturbed children.  She retired
in 1991 and moved to Pennsylvania with her husband.  Mrs. Gatling was
a member of the Lewisberry congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She
generously supported children's and veteran's charities, and was a member
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Published in the Patriot-News on 1/6/2006.
Harrisburg, PA

Loretta L. Gatling Memorial Service  
A Memorial Service for Loretta Lake Gatling, 78, of Etters, who
passed away January 3, 2006, will be at Unity Church of Harrisburg,
927 Wertzville Road, Enola on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 11 a.m.
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