On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Gemma (Jane Elizabeth) DePace passed away in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was born February 15, 1943 in Pennsylvania to the late Saverio J. and Charlotte Hobin DePace. Gemma was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Nancie Ellen and Robert Kleinhans and nephews Jonathan R. DePace and David S. DePace.
Gemma graduated from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Coraopolis, PA. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education and Counseling from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Her teaching degree led her to teach in several Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania, and in Nashville, TN. She spent more than 40 years in the teaching profession, retiring from Woodlawn Elementary School and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
She is survived by her longtime companion and partner of nearly 46 years, Linda Lyle (Clarksville, TN), Brothers David (Nancy) DePace of Zelienople, PA, Dennis (Christine) DePace, Daniel (Marge) DePace, Richard (Jeanne) DePace all of Sewickley, PA., and her numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. She received much love and devotion over the years from her nephew Christopher (Jane) Kleinhans, niece Emily Frimel Giles, and Katherine Lyle Frimel and family of Clarksville, TN.
Gemma, having a beautiful voice, enjoyed singing in several Church choirs throughout the years. Gemma enjoyed embroidery, card games, puzzles, crosswords, and reading. She was an avid Titans and Steelers fan. She also adopted several beloved cat and dog companions over the years.
Arrangements will be provided by Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home of Clarksville, TN. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. A private service for family members will also be held at a later date in Sewickley,
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This obituary was published by Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home – Clarksville.
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