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Delphine Gibson Obituary
Delphine A. "Dolly" Gibson, 80, of Butler, died Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2012, at her home.
Born Nov. 29, 1931, in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Wolfe) Osche.
Dolly had worked for Child Care and Informational Services (CCIS) in Butler for the past 22 years, and was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Surviving are her two sons, Frank L. (Kelly) Gibson Jr. of Harrisburg and William J. Gibson of Butler; three daughters, Lori Moser of Butler; Judy (David) Oresick of Worthington; Diana R. Love of Nebraska; eight grandsons; a brother, Francis J. (Betty Lou) Osche of Connoquenessing; two sisters, Mary Heichel of Butler and Linda Weber of Herman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. "Bud" Gibson Sr., who died Jan. 11, 1994; a brother, Bernard Osche; and a sister, Madeline Varner.
GIBSON - Friends and family of Delphine A. "Dolly" Gibson, who died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, the Rev. Harry Bielewicz, pastor, will officiate. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Calvary Cemetery, Butler.
St. Paul's Catholic Women and Christian Mothers will meet at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday at the church to recite the rosary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Delphine Gibson
November 17, 2012
Dear Andy and your family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your grandma we are thinking of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Tom,Marcy,Maddie and Lilly
Kim Micohn
November 15, 2012
To Andy & family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your grandma,may God heal you & your family in your time of need.
Allan Love Jr
November 13, 2012
I'm gonna miss you Grand-Mother. I love you so much. Your Loving Grand-Son. Allan Jr.
Allan Love Sr
November 13, 2012
As your Ex-Son-In_Law, I am truly saddened by your passing. I will keep you in my prayers always. May Almighty God be with each of those of the Family during your time of Grief. Dolly was a very good Mother-In-Law too me. I truly was greatfull to her for all that she did for us.
November 13, 2012
Gibson Family,
Your Mother was a lovely lady. Keep her close in your heart and she will be with you forever. Our deepest sympathies,
John & Carole Ann Krelow
Tom Sullivan
November 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Russell & Nines Families
November 12, 2012
The Gibson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your memories of her will remain forever in your hearts.
Deepest Sympathy,
Mary Lou, Joe, & Mike Russell
Kristen & Rick Nines
November 12, 2012
Bill, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our hearts and our sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. Please cherish all the wonderful memories of your mom today and forever. The Smith's: Tim, Sheri, & Lauren
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