Gina Susan McAtee Tinko, age 55, of Edinboro, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her home after a long illness. Born in Meadville on May 15, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Loma Jean Lewis McAtee. She graduated from General McLane High School in 1974 and from Edinboro University in 1979. For 11 1/2 years until her retirement in 2004, Gina was employed by the State Correctional Institution in Cambridge Springs.
Gina was a devoted wife and a loving mother and step-mother. She loved her family very much and will be remembered by them for looking out for the needs of others before her own. Gina also was an avid reader and she enjoyed her precious puppies–Chico, Brandi, Lucky Strike, Kate, and Tiger.
In addition to her parents, other family members that are deceased include three brothers– James, Frank, and William McAtee; and a nephew Shawn.
Gina is survived by her husband of 29 years, Edward Tinko; her son, Nicholas Tinko of Edinboro; four step-children– Brian Tinko of Corry and his friend Cheri, Chris Case and her husband Jim, and Lynn Pannkuk and her friend Kahn, all of Texas, and Kevin Tinko and his wife Kelly of Saegertown; nine grandchildren–Brian Jr., Cody, Jared, Seth, Ashley, Sarah, Jessica, Zachary and Trenton; and three great-grandchildren– Bradyn, Emma and Tristan. Gina also has two brothers– Lawrence McAtee and his wife Debby of Utah, and Edward McAtee and his wife Carol of Edinboro; three sisters– Margaret Shorts and her husband Richard of Edinboro, LaDora Flood and her husband Gary of Ohio, and Kathleen Patterson and her husband David of Edinboro; many nieces and nephews and extended family members.
The family would like to recognize and thank Gina’s caring nurse and special friend, Carrie Piccinini.
Friends will be received by the family on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro with a memorial service following at 7:00 pm officiated by Pastor Brian Kelly. Private burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lewis Cemetery, c/o Heather Baron, 5260 Florek Road, Edinboro, PA 16412.
I just heard about Susie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Tinko and McAtee familes in their time of mourning.
Jack & I were deeply saddened to hear of Gina’s passing away. Although I remember of meeting her only once, I’ve known you & yours for “umpteen” years. So we offer our condolences to your entire family. Death truly is an enemy, but we have the wonderful hope of seeing our dead loved ones again. Jesus himself said “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. Another Bible promise is that if you draw close to God in prayer, “he himself will sustain you.”–Psalm 55:22. Ed. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I extend my deepest sympathy to Gina’s family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. I probably haven’t seen her since the 70s, but have fond memories of growing up down the road from such a wonderful family. God be with your whole family at this sad time.
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Mr. Ed Tinko and the entire family. I only had known Gina for the short time that she was coming to the Cleveland Clinic as our patient. She is a very special person in my heart. I will remember her big smile and the love she had for her family. She will be missed by all. God bless you all.