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NILES -- Lisa A. Cartwright, 53, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord, her parents and grandparents on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
What a joyous reunion this must have been. She fought breast cancer with a smile on her face and faith in her heart but her time had come to gain her wings.
Lisa was born July 4, 1967, in Greenville, Pa., to the late Ronald and Carolyn Gambetti. She was a 1985 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and Gordon D. James Career Center.
Upon graduation she worked for Glow Smith Industries, a division of Packard Electric, for over 10 years until she decided to be a stay-at-home mom.
In 2002, she found herself on her own to raise her two boys. She was frightened but with the loving support of her family she knew she would be OK. She jumped back into the workforce where she took a position in the office at Jim Pace Pontiac until its closure in 2010. From there she went onto Sweeney Buick GMC through late 2020. Lisa always went to work even on the days she wasn't at her best, setting a good example for her kids. She was so proud that she could buy a modest place to call home for her and her precious boys.
Things weren't always easy but she did everything she could as single mom to ensure a stable life and loving home.
In 2010, her heart skipped a beat when she met the love of her life, John Cartwright. She loved the saying, "I wish I met you sooner so I could love you longer." They enjoyed a little bit of travel and spending time at their cabin around a campfire. John gave her the best last years of her life.
Lisa enjoyed a good laugh, concerts, car shows, eating at Hartville Kitchen and, most importantly, always spending time with her family. Her husband and boys did an amazing job taking care of her from the day she was diagnosed. They all shaved their heads, adjusted their work schedules so she never had to be alone and took many hours of unpaid leave to be with her in the hospital. Her journey wasn't easy but having her family by her side helped her through it all.
Precious memories of Lisa's life live on with her loving husband, John Cartwright, whom she married July 7, 2014; her amazing and loving sons, Brandon (Maddie) Ciriello and Hunter Ciriello; her dog, Morgan; her sister, Gina (George) Mahramas who loved her beyond words; her nephew, George and niece, Sophia Mahramas who she absolutely adored; and her dear Aunt Madolyn Brown. Lisa was also blessed with stepchildren, Jennifer (Heath) Heemsbergen, Kelly (Ryan) Smith, Nathaniel (Rhianne) Cartwright and Devan (Megan) Cartwright; and step-grandchildren, Noah and Harper Heemsbergen, Nick, Preston and Johnny Cartwright, Kamdyn and Ezra Cartwright and Dawson Cartwright.
Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Carolyn Gambetti; grandparents, Robert and Claire Rush, and Edward and Arlene Gambetti.
The family would like to thank everyone who prayed for Lisa, donated to her fundraisers, brought food when cooking was the last thing on our minds and, most importantly, checked in with us consistently.
Your caring support and friendship will never be forgotten.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Joseph Rossi Funeral Home in Niles, with a private family service thereafter. Social distancing and masks are mandatory.
Lisa will be laid to rest in Howland Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to assist the family with the funeral costs.
Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneral home.com to view this obituary and send
condolences to Lisa's family.
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