Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Aug 9, 1929 – Feb 18, 2020
Doris Gilbert, 90, of Pen Argyl, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 14, 2020, at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek.
Born in Bangor, August 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Vera (Harding) Jones.
She was a 1947 graduate of Bangor High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School.
Prior to retiring in April, 2015, for 54 years, Doris was the owner and operator of Doris Gilbert’s Hair Styling Salon, Pen Argyl,
She was the wife of James Carugan of Hellertown, and was preceded in death by her husband, Armitt Gilbert, Jr., whom she was married to for 36 years prior to his death in 1998, and Robert M. Harris.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Senneca and her husband Samuel of Bethlehem, and Laurie Gilbert and her wife, Susan Ritter of Coopersburg, two sons, Robert A. Harris and his wife Paula Smith of Westford, MA, and Dr. Terrence A. Gilbert and his fiancée, Lesley Jones of Pittsburgh, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Donald and Carl Jones.
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 11 AM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be viewing hours, Monday beginning at 6 PM unit 8 PM and Tuesday beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will be private at Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township.
Doris's family would like to give a special "Thank you" to all of her caregivers at Sacred Heart Senior Living & Family Pillars Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Doris’s name to Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place, Suite 130, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Read MoreSeems like only yesterday Doris left for what we all want eternal happiness. Most certainly Doris was welcomed with open arms.
Gordon Koerner
February 11, 2021 | Joppa, MD
I am so sorry that we never got together in person.
Hopefully later.
Larry Evans;
I am
Clay Kenneth Gilbert's Granson
Clay was; Your, (Great Uncle Armitt Sr's. Brother.)
Until later, Great Aunt Doris
Larry Evans
February 25, 2020 | PA
So difficult to find words of comfort for your family Barb, Sam, & all of Doris's beloved family. She was such a dedicated Mother, Grandmother ,Business Woman and friend to so many. The void will be felt forever but so will the precious memories of a life well lived. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Mike & Karin Curcio & Family
February 24, 2020
Dear Barb and family
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Many hours and many conversations we enjoyed as she was doing my hair and nails. Nothing was ever too much for her when it come to other people. She also came to do my daughter's hair when she passed away at age 22. While busy doing hair someone from her rentals popped in with a problem she was right there with arm around the person and taking care of the situation. Why I am saying this I don't know because anyone knowing...
Judy " Meneeley ". Good
February 20, 2020 | Bangor, PA | Friend
I haven't seen Doris is a long time, but I'll never forget back in the 80's when she met me at her shop at 6:30 in the morning, on her day off, so she could fix my broken fingernail before work! She was a doll. Always going out of her way for people.
A Friend
February 19, 2020
Jim, Barbara and all of Doris's family, friends and loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss. May I give you some comfort to know she is gently resting in the palm of God's hand. No more pain, suffering, or sorrow. She was a good woman and I was glad to get to know her and her wonderful husband Jim. May God bless you and give you all comfort at this time and always. God's peace and love always, Chris
Chris Derhammer
February 18, 2020 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
I've had the privilege to provide care for Doris and she was the most absolute pleasant woman I've ever came across ... Always smiling and laughing making my days just as bright as she saw her own ... I love you my beauty queen and i will miss your face, laugh, smile and love you gave to me....rest in paradise
Michelle Albino
February 18, 2020 | Friend
Barb, sons and daughters and family so sorry to read of Doris passing. She was a wonderful person.
Gordon Koerner
February 18, 2020 | Joppa, MD
Condolences to Doris's family. She was a good friend to my mother, Marcleda Houck. Mom looked forward to her appt. at Doris's shop every Friday morning. If Mom didn't show up for her appt., Doris would call or show up at her door to check on her.
Denise Kittle
February 18, 2020 | Nazareth, PA
