Madelyn Claire “Gigi” Milhollan

MADELYN CLAIRE “GIGI” MILHOLLAN (nee Finn) age 94, beloved wife of the late Gilbert; loving mother of Terence (wife Denise) and the late Timothy; devoted grandmother “Gigi’ of Meghan Hart (husband Eric), Ellen Bruckman (husband Justin), Shannon Formanski (husband John), and Timothy S. Milhollan (wife Marissa) and great-grandmother “Gigi” of Makayla, Daniel, Matthew, Joseph, Mackenzie, Madelyn, Mia, Jackson. Sadie and Zachary; cherished daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (nee Maloney) Finn; dearest sister of the late Marylou Tomko (husband Moses deceased), Barbara Finn and Andrew Tokesyki.

Madelyn was born on February 9, 1929, and passed away at home on October 5, 2023. She graduated from The Andrews School in Willoughby in 1947. She later met and married her beloved husband Gilbert, and they had 2 children, Terence and Timothy. She was formerly a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Bedford and St. Edwards Catholic Church in Parkman where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Madelyn owned and operated her own Wicker Rattan Furniture business. She loved to sew, decorate for the holidays and was an avid Browns fan. She enjoyed Irish music and dancing. Madelyn was a social butterfly. She never knew a stranger. She had a great Irish sense of humor, loved to joke and smile and was full of one-liners. All who knew and loved her will remember her for being devoted to her family and her faith. She will be missed deeply.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Madelyn to St. Helen Catholic School.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at St. Helen Catholic Church 12060 Kinsman Rd. Newbury, Ohio at 10 AM. Burial following at Parkman Overlook Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Madelyn at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) TUESDAY from 4-8 PM.