Bonita (Bonnie) Jean Porcello

On October 27, 2026, Bonita (Bonnie) Jean Porcello, 83, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bonnie was born on August 12, 1943, in Wellsville, New York, to her parents, Edward Lynch and Juanita Plaisted Lynch, and grew up in Allegany, New York. She spent nearly 20 years in Tellico Village in Loudon, Tennessee, before moving to Gallatin in December 2025 to be closer to her daughter.

She is survived by her husband, Robert S. Porcello, and her daughters, Jill Butchello and her husband, Brad, and Pamela Heimsness and her husband, Brad. She was the loving grandmother of Ashley Butchello, Anthony Butchello and his partner, Maddie Hobbs, and the late Robert (Robby) Butchello. She is also survived by her sisters, Carol Richters and her partner, Gary, of Seminole, Florida, and Sue Musiol and her husband, Ed, of Kernersville, North Carolina; her brother, Ed Lynch and his wife, Kathy, of Raleigh, North Carolina; and her brother-in-law, Dan Tretinik, husband of her late sister, Nancy Tretinik.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lynch and Juanita Plaisted Lynch, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Maxine Porcello.

Bonnie attended the University at Buffalo, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to work at the Cattaraugus County Health Department in Olean, New York, for several years before becoming a Certified Nurse Practitioner and working at Olean Medical Group. She had a passion for women’s health and loved people and helping others.

Following her retirement in June 2006, Bonnie and her husband, Robert, moved to Tellico Village in Loudon, Tennessee, where they formed close friendships and were joined by other family members. Bonnie embraced retirement, golfing several times a week and enjoying evenings of wine, cards, and games with family and friends. She also loved cheering for the Buffalo Bills.

Bonnie was known for her feisty spirit and caring nature. She will be remembered fondly by her family, friends, and those she cared for throughout her career.

A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held in the spring, with details to be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sumner Funeral and Cremation, 615-452-9059, www.sumnerfuneral.com