MyCIL Center For Independent Living

We are sad to announce that one of our long time board members, Tim Gaynord, passed away over the weekend.

Tim served on the MyCIL board for many years and was an important part of the BOD providing his support and insight.

He will be missed by us and so many more. Tim was a cherished family member, community member and friend.

We send our love, prayers and strength to his family.

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Timothy P. Gaynord Obituary

Timothy P. Gaynord, 44, of West Scranton passed away Sunday May 31, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family after a lifelong courageous battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Thomas Gaynord Jr. and Lisa Yanni Gaynord. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School; Class of 2000 and he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Colorado Northwestern Community College.

Active in the community, Tim was on the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living, a representative for Quantum Eye Level Power Chairs, and he worked with students from Commonwealth Medical School.

An avid sports fan, Tim rooted for the Pittsburgh Pirates, NY Giants, Notre Dame Football, and Duke Basketball. A skilled poker player, he had a passion for playing Texas Hold’em and participated in numerous tournaments locally and in Atlantic City.

Tim was the kindest, sweetest, most gentle soul anyone could ever meet; he never uttered a complaint. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Tim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jay Bannon, Dr. Michael Moore, Dr. Donald Preate, Dr. Patrick Connors, and nurse Debi Ord for their excellent, kind and compassionate care through the years.

Also surviving are aunts Ann Marie Yanni, Scranton; Maria Farley, Orefield; Uncle Dr. Anthony Yanni and wife Karen, Scranton; Uncle Bill Gaynord and wife Lisa, Scranton; maternal grandmother Palma Yanni; godsons Willian Van Wert and Vincent Farley; several cousins and extended family.

He was preceded in death by brother Tommy Gaynord III; maternal grandfather Pasquale “Pat” Yanni; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Vera Farrell Gaynord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10am at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Interment will follow at the Cathedral Cemetery.
Family and friends may pay their respects Wednesday from 9 am until time of Mass in the church. To celebrate Tim’s life, all are invited to wear a touch of green, his favorite color and a symbol of joy he brought to all of us. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or donor’s favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton.

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