She was born April 18, 1920 in Pittsburgh; she was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Mary K. (Hegerty) Gilmartin; preceded in death by her husband, Jesse A. Wilson; brother, Edward P. Gilmartin; and sister, Cecilia K. Holtgraver.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Rosemary Snyder (Regis) and Lois Jean Wilson, both of Camp Hill and Regina A. Pinko (Anthony Jr), of Harrisburg; 5 grandchildren, Lisa Snyder Reid (Brandon), Jessica Lyn Snyder, Precious Ann Martnishn (David), Chrisa Jean Garrett (Sean) and Anthony S. Pinko III; 14 great-grandchildren, Ivianna, Hunter, Ryder, Chase, Ava, Anthony, Annabelle, Darren, Candice, Megan, Taylor, Josie, Deidre and Chiara; and 6 great-great-grandchildren, Arianna, Jonathan, Cameron, Cai, Rylee and Noah.
Mary Ellen was a sweet, gentle person who dearly loved her family and her God. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Mount Royal Memorial Park, Glenshaw.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, # 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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