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Rachel Leah Carulli

February 18, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Rachel Leah Carulli, 41, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at home. She was born March 25, 1974 in McKeesport. She is survived by her loving parents, Richard T. Carulli, Sr. and Mary Arabia Carulli , sister, Renee' (Shawn) Ank and brother, Richard T. (Jannette) Carulli, Jr., of Elizabeth Township, nephew, Matthew Ank, nieces, Sarah Ank, Addison Carulli, and Danniella Carulli, a uncle, aunts, and many cousins.

 
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Mark Anthony Brubaker

February 17, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Mark Anthony Brubaker, 58, of Large, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born September 29, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William George Brubaker and the late Bena Theresa Fabrizio Brubaker.

 
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Frances Louise Bell

February 17, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Frances Louise Bell, 78, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Frances was born in McKeesport, the first daughter of Louise (Boss) and John J. Wolf, on November 23, 1937. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Class of 1955. She earned her nursing degree from St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh and served the McKeesport Hospital community for almost ten years.

 
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Emily A. Barr

February 16, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Emily A. Barr, 88, of Elizabeth Township, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016. She was born November 22, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Tolgen Sebbens. She was the wife of the late Jack Edward Barr who died November 21, 2014. Emily was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women, Joyful Bloomers Garden Club, Elizabeth Township Historical Society, Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, and the McKeesport Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary.

 
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Dennis Robert Meinert, Sr.

February 16, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Dennis Robert Meinert, Sr, 63, of Greenock, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at home. He was born June 5, 1952 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Barbara Cronen Meinert of Glenshaw and the late Daniel R. Meinert. He was the proprietor of Denny's Custom Trim and enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, and camping.

 
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Frederick Charles Blanchard, Jr.

February 11, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Frederick Charles Blanchard, Jr., 83, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at home. He was born February 4, 1933 in Sewickley and was the son of the late Frederick Charles and Jennie Maloney Blanchard. He was retired from Continental Can Company and was a bus driver for the Elizabeth-Forward School District. He was a US Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Columbus during the Korean Conflict.

 
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Clyde Ellwood Roemer

February 05, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Clyde Ellwood Roemer, 91, a life long resident of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was born June 2, 1924 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late George and Grace Rankin Roemer. He was the husband of the late Susan Blanche Wasson Roemer. They were married for 68 years. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Zollinger of Clarksville, MI.

 
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Beatrice M. Scott

February 05, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Beatrice M. Scott, 80, of Greenock, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born March 15, 1935 in McDonald and was the daughter of the late Edward and Odessa Montgomery. She was wife of the late James W. Scott who died March 15, 2005. Beatrice a member of Life Span and the ASPCA.

 
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Anna Bell Shaner

February 01, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Anna Bell Shaner, 81, of New Stanton formerly of Penn Hills, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in William Penn Care Center. She was born May 24, 1934 in New Kensington and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ida Negley Swanger. Anna Bell was a bookkeeper for the former Tile City in Wilkinsburg and had also worked for Saint Bartholomew Parish, Penn Hills.

 
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Betty Mae Kasmarik

February 01, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Betty Mae Kasmarik, 90, of McKeesport, formerly of Lincoln and Liberty Borough, died Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born February 8, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gladys Littleton and wife of the late John Kasmarik. Betty was a member of Port Vue United Methodist and the Lincoln Borough Ladies Auxilliary. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Charles) Spiro of Sedona, AZ, sister, Louise McGrew of Croydon, grandchildren, Melody and Sarah Kasmarik, Harmony (Scott) Rager and Jason (Mary Beth) Spiro and Sandra Hodgson, great-grandchildren, Damian and Jude Rager, Symphony Kasmarik, and Theo, Marlee and Maxwell Spiro, and Carly Hodgson and nieces and nephews.

 
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Mary Elizabeth Spishock

February 01, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Mary Elizabeth Spishock, 85, of Greenock, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at home. She was born February 23, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Renjoski Capner. She was the wife of the late Stephen R. "Steve" Spishock who died January 24, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Spishock of Swissvale and Darla (Robert) Lynn of White Oak, sons, Jeffrey L. Spishock and Scott A. (Dottie) Spishock of Greenock, brother, Daniel J. Capner Jr of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Ashlee Lynn, Lindsay Spishock, Brice Lynn and Brianna Spishock, nieces and nephews.

 
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Ruth A. Dusi

February 01, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Ruth A. Dusi, 85, of Lincoln Borough, died Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was born January 22, 1931 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Louise Hoffman Rothey. She was the wife of the late George Lucas Dusi Sr, who died November 23, 2006. Ruth was a member of the Elizabeth Fire Co and the Elizabeth Moose Ladies Auxillary.

 
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Joseph E. McCusker

January 30, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Joseph E. McCusker, 86, of White Oak, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at home. He was born January 17, 1930 in Glassport and was the son of the late Emanuel and Mary McGourty McCusker. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, the Polish Club and White Oak American Legion Post 701. Joseph was a USMC Veteran.

 
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Willetta J. Kifer

January 29, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Willetta J. Kifer, 83, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born April 20, 1932 in Prospect Park and was the daughter of the late Steiner and Genevieve Gault Carter. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Kifer who died September 30, 2005.

 
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Joseph Gary Schork

January 28, 2016 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Joseph Gary Schork, 34, of North Irwin, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born November 3, 1981 in Jeannette was the son of Gary and Sharon Keeler Schork of Jeannette. He worked for UPS and was a member of The Youngwood Sportsman's Association. Joseph was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joseph loved football and going to hunting camp in Cameron County.

 
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