DEBORAH M. "DEBBIE" GILBERT

GILBERT DEBORAH M. "DEBBIE"
Deborah Meryl Gilbert, age 62, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Family Hospice, Mt. Lebanon, surrounded by her family. Born April 10, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Debbie was the daughter of Eileen Schwartz (nee Gherman) and the late Paul Becker. After graduating from Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, she worked as an artist and illustrator before dedicating herself to raising her two children. Debbie was driven and fortified by her faith in God, a fixture in her church and anchor of her regular Bible study group for decades. Her faith was the means by which she led a full and productive life despite a 27-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. The scores of friends and caregivers who assisted Debbie over the years were moved by her unfailing kindness, humor and dignity, frequently insisting that she helped them as much or more than they helped her. She overcame the limitations of her illness to impact a remarkable number of lives. A beloved friend and devoted wife, mother, sister and daughter, she will be remembered and missed by her husband of 38 years, who lovingly referred to her as "Queenie"; her two sons, Matt Gilbert (Aleira Rolon-Colon) and Todd Gilbert; her mother; her sister, Judy Becker; her aunt, Hilda Goldhamer; her brother-in-law, Kalman Katz (Beryl); nieces and nephews, Sarah, Paul, and Emily Gold, Staci Anderson (Nick) and Michael Katz. She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Katz. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 724-941-3211. Family and friends are welcome Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial service at 11 a.m., at The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debbie's name to Chosen People Ministries (www.chosenpeople.com) or Pittsburgh Mercy's Operation Safety Net (www.pittsburghmercy.org). Please add or view tributes at:
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