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NANCY GILKES Obituary
NANCY SCOTT
On Friday, April 12, 2013, Nancy Scott Gilkes, beloved wife of Arthur Gwyer Gilkes. Mother of Arthur Scott Gilkes (Rebecca Donaghue) and John Gwyer Gilkes (Lindsey Gilkes); daughter of Rev. John Mark Scott and the late Elizabeth Mackey Scott; sister of John Mark Scott, Jr., Sarah Christine Scott, and the late Amy Scott Stokes; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, Shadyside Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Schenley Heights Community Development Program, 3171 Ewart Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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John Gilkes
May 17, 2020
You have a granddaughter Vivian, love and miss you
April 11, 2019
Thank you for hiring me, and for all of the fond memories that I have, working for you. You were especially supportive during my nieces illness. I think of you often, and can't believe that you're gone.
John Gilkes
April 26, 2017
You have a grandson named Oliver. Miss you
John Gilkes
April 13, 2015
Can't believe its been two years. Love and miss you mom
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Cara Walker
May 2, 2013
I extend my sympathy to the Gilkes family. My family has known Nancy for many years. She was responsible for starting my Human Resources career by hiring me in the Benefits department at the University. She was a kind, hardworking, conscientious person and will truly be missed.
Anita Bostjancic
April 29, 2013
So very sad to learn of Nancy's death. Will always remember her selfless assistance with any Pitt issue during my 23 working years. Lovely, gracious lady. Will miss her.
Ray Allen
April 26, 2013
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Gilkes family & very many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care.
Mr. And Mrs. Russell Culley, jr.
April 23, 2013
Through out my career at Pitt, Nancy was always there to answer a question or help with a problem. Her kindness will always be remembered.
April 23, 2013
Nancy was one of the brightest and kindest ladies in my high school class. She will be missed by many of her classmates. God bless.
April 23, 2013
Nancy was one of my dearest friends at Trinity High. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Lynda Graham-Barber
Sarah Fattal
April 22, 2013
Dear Artie and Gilkes family, We were so sorry to hear about Nancy. I have wonderful memories of her. Thinking of you all.
Sarah (and Getty Family)
John and Laurie Kirkpatrick
April 19, 2013
Art - Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Marty Cohen
April 19, 2013
I am deeply saddened by Nancy's death. She helped so many people navigate through retirement, myself included. More importantly, Nancy was a wonderful person, and will be missed greatly.
April 19, 2013
Dear Gilkes Family - I met Nancy in 1969 and was blessed to work with her on many occasions for nearly 30 years. Her gentle voice, cheerful smile, and calm demeanor will be missed by all who knew her. She was a Very Special Lady. With my deepest sympathy and prayers for you all, Daryl Chapman
April 19, 2013
Art, Artie, and John, We are both saddened by Nancy's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Elaine and Patrick Doanghue
victoria Impavido
April 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Gilkes family. There will never be another like Nancy. She was truly a great lady.
Joyce Kane
April 19, 2013
Dear Art and Family: My deepest condolences on your loss. May you remember the good and happy times.
Tom Gmiter
April 19, 2013
Dear Art, Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Tom Gmiter
April 19, 2013
Dear Art,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Todd and Christy Anderson
Lou & Mary coles
April 19, 2013
Dear Art,
I am so sorry to learn of Nancy's death. As you may know, nancy was very helpful when Mary was working for Pitt and needed some help with benefits. She was a genuine and forthright person, and that was after 5 minutes talking with her. I hope you and your boys can stay strong through this trying time. Please accept our condolences.
April 19, 2013
Brother GILKES:
Please accept, and express to your sons,our most heartfelt sympathy upon Nancy's death.
Sincerely,
Chris & Bob Murray
April 19, 2013
Art,
So sorry to see Nancy's information in the paper. She will be missed. She was always a great person.
Walter Fortson
Patrick Sheridan
April 18, 2013
John,
My sincere condolences on your Mom's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
kari seavey
April 18, 2013
my heart goes out to the family.
April 18, 2013
So very sad to hear of Nancy's death. We will never forget her as our neighbor on Wallingford as we raised our families, and at Shadyside as we worshipped. We hold Art, Arthur and John in our hearts and our prayers. Anselm and Mary Lou George
Gail Jones
April 18, 2013
Dear Art and boys,
Am so so sorry. She will be missed by a host of friends - wish I could be there - am out of town, but will be in touch later. Hugs to all - Gail and family
April 18, 2013
Dear Art,
Maggie and I want to express our sympathy to you and your family. The church family is large and we don't always get to know each other as well as we might like. But knowing that she was married to you makes her a very special person in our eyes, and we are saddened at your loss.....Fred and Maggie Porkolab
Marsha Washington
April 18, 2013
To the Gilkes family, I had the pleasure to work with Nancy for several years during my days in HR and tenure at Pitt for 33 years. Nancy was a very special person and once she touched your life it was never the same. She was a good friend and mentor. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing. My heartfelt prayers are with you at this difficult time.
An Lewis
April 18, 2013
Art, Arthur, and John,
I was very surprised and saddened to hear about Nancy's death. I was nice to catch up with her at TR's party and to hear of your families news. She will be missed to be sure.
April 18, 2013
To Art and family,
We are shocked and saddened at this sudden news. We send our thoughts and prayers to be with you. We talked to Nancy in church on Easter Sunday, and she seemed fine. She was a special person, and we will miss her greatly.
Love,
Dave and Momoko Mills
Fran Nagy
April 18, 2013
My deepest sympathies to your family on the loss of Nancy. I met Nancy when we both won the Chancellor's Staff Award in 2008 and was inpressed with why she was nominated and why she was chosen to win that award. She truly was an outstanding women. She was one of the sweetest persons I have ever met. I spoke to her about a month ago regarding a benefit question and just truly enjoyed talking to her. I am so shocked and deeply saddened by her passing and may God bless her and the family.
John Harvith
April 18, 2013
A heartbreaking personal loss for myself, my wife, Susan, and my colleagues in Pitt's Office of Public Affairs. I used to enjoy talking with Nancy in the halls, lobby, and elevator of Craig Hall and always felt her genuine warmth and humanity, and she'd been of great assistance to Susan, and myself on more than one occasion. She was truly one of the finest people Susan and I had come in contact with at Pitt, and we shall feel her loss profoundly. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this most difficult time.
April 18, 2013
To Nancy's family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I worked for Nancy in HR a while ago.She will be missed by all who knew her.
Joyce Benner
April 18, 2013
Art,
So sad to hear of Nancy' s passing. We ALWAYS spoke highly of her.
Jim & Kathy Luther, Texas
Susan Brindle
April 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
April 18, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Gilkes family.We have had the pleasure of working closely with Nancy for many years. We will miss her smiling face and the energy she displayed with each of her projects.....University of Pittsburgh Printing Staff.
Jayson Jackson
April 18, 2013
Very sorry for you loss. You have our deepest sympathies.
-The Jackson Family
Sue Rubisch-Gisler
April 18, 2013
Nancy was a mentor to many of us who worked with her in the University of Pittsburgh HR Department. The Pitt family has lost a much loved friend.
Paul Ryan
April 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, Artie and family. I am sure she'll be greatly missed. Thinking of you all.
Herb Wejner
April 18, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy and wishes at this sad time. I worked at Pitt for forty years and certainly gave Nancy a share of "friendly" headaches. I pestered her a lot but considered her a friend. She was sweet and helpful always and will be missed by anyone who knew her.
Herb Wejner & Jean
Jeanette McDew
April 18, 2013
With Deepest & Heartfelt Sympathy to the Gilkes Family. It was a joy & pleasure to have known Nancy. She was always so kind, caring and will truly be missed.
Margie Schneider
April 18, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Nancy was a wonderful friend. She always had a smile on her face and kind word to share. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pattie Duff
April 18, 2013
To the Gilkes Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. She was such an icon at Pitt. She was a wonderful person who knew her job and did it with ease. She was such a great help to me and I am sure to all of the recent retirees from Pitt last June. I know that was a very big endeavor but she did it with such ease and always with a smile. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. From a former employee of Pitt who knew Nancy for many, many years.
The Graybill Family
April 18, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Gilkes Family!
Michael Terak
April 18, 2013
To the Gilkes Family,
Nancy was such a special person. One of the kindest, giving individuals I have known. She taught me so many things for which I will be forever grateful. She was a true friend and she will be missed so much.
April 18, 2013
My symapthy to the Gilkes family and to Nancy's colleagues at Pitt. As a former administrator at Pitt, Nancy was everyone's go-to person in HR, always helpful and so personable. My thoughts and prayers... Mary Spanoudakis
Steven Levy, Esq.
April 18, 2013
Dear Art - I didn't know your wife, but, having read the other guest book entries, it is clear that she was a very special and beloved lady, and certainly must have been the same and more to you. Please accept my deep condolences at this difficult time.
Naomi Campbell
April 17, 2013
To Art and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Nancy was one of a kind and will be remembered by many of us who worked in HR at Pitt for so many years.
Jessie McMichael-Ortiz
April 17, 2013
Mr. Gilkes, Artie and John,
I am deeply sorry to hear the sad news. Mrs. Gilkes will be missed greatly by everyone. She always made me laugh telling me storie about the three of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy Haber
April 17, 2013
I knew, respected and liked Nancy all during my own 30-year tenure at Pitt. She was truly one of the "good guys". Always pleasant, always helpful and always knowledgeable, Nancy will always be remembered with affection. HR at Pitt was Nancy for many of us. It is said that everyone is replaceable, however not Nancy. She will be missed both personally and professionally.
My deepest sympathy to Nancy's family.
Juanita Carter
April 17, 2013
Dear Art and family,
I worked in HR for Nancy in the Cathedral in the '70's. She was always so dedicated. I send my sympathy to the family.
April 17, 2013
Nancy was truly a special woman. I remember the day Art was born and how proud she was of her family. Nancy put Human Resources on the map at the University. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Nancy's family. Most Sincerely, Martha (Lawrence) Stillwagon
Carol & Sam Rizzardo
April 17, 2013
Our thoughts are with all her families, remembering her from her Pitt family . . . so many are grateful to have had her touch our lives.
Dee Naimark
April 17, 2013
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I knew Nancy for many years working at Pitt. She was always so nice and helpful. May she rest in peace.
Karen & David Geragi
April 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathy. Nancy was a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss her.
Cindy Brendel
April 17, 2013
Dear Art, Arthur and John,
I was very sorry to hear about the sudden death of Nancy, her memory will always be with me. She was very special, and she will always have a special place in my life.
Josephine (Jo) Olson
April 17, 2013
Dear Art and Family,
I was so sorry to read about Nancy this morning. I have known Nancy for at least 35 years. We worked together on the Senate Benefits Committee many years ago. She was always so helpful and such a nice person. Everyone I run into in the Business School is shocked and saddened by her loss. It was just a few months ago that I was last in touch with her. She helped me with a TIAA-CREF matter related to my partner's death.
It is always terrible to lose a loved one, but especially so suddenly and so young.
You are all in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time. I hope it is of some comfort to know how much Nancy was loved and respected at Pitt.
Jim Ellenbogen
April 17, 2013
Art
I am so sad to hear of Nancy's Passing. She was such a lovely person, and so loved. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy
April 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Nancy's family and close friends. Nancy was a wonderful colleague of mine for more than 40 years on Pitt's Benefits and Welfare Committee. She was key to Pitt's HR success. I will always be grateful for her personal support as well. A very special person who many will miss.
Jim Holland, Emeritus Professor
Grace Schetley
April 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Nancy was truly one of a kind. She was always so helpful and answered my questions in a professional and friendly manner. Pitt has lost someone very special. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Craig & Lynda McKay
April 17, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 17, 2013
Art, Arthur and John,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked with Nancy for many years but, most importantly, I consider Nancy a very good friend. She was always so kind, thoughtful and helpful to everyone. I will miss making her terribly.
Jeanie Sullivan
Barbara Lutz
April 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Nancy's family. It was a pleasure to know and work with Nancy.
Sandy (Skender) Gordon
April 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Scott/Gilkes families. I was so sad to hear of her passing. Nancy hired me in 1986 at Pitt. I have such fond memories. She taught me so much and was a wonderful person.
Brenda Jackson
April 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Gilkes Family. Please know our love and prayers are with you. We will always remember the kindness, smile and love Nancy had for all. Bill& Brenda Jackson Family
Barb Skubovius
April 17, 2013
So shocked & saddened by the news. My prayers are for God's promised comfort to those who grieve and for His Peace and Strength to cover you and hold you through the days, weeks and months ahead. Although we only see in part, one day we will see completely clearly. And so I am confident that God is sovereign even over such sorrow and hears every prayer, sees every tear - yes even cries with us & capable of providing your every need. His mercies really are new every morning, His grace sufficient for today. With tears of my own & Much affection. Trusting you will feel the power of many praying for you now.
Linda Ostroski
April 17, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Nancy's family, and all that knew her. I am honored to call her my friend and it was a pleasure to work with her for our 44 years at Pitt. She was a lovely lady who was a joy to be around and will be missed terribly.
Gerri, Bob Maringo
April 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Nancy was one of a kind, wonderful, special lady.
April 17, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Nancy. She was a lovely lady who was a joy to be around and I am honored to have known her.
April 17, 2013
My condolences to Nancy's family and loved ones. What a sweet and dear lady. The Pitt community shares your sadness. Sincerely, Rainey Dermond
April 17, 2013
Dear Art: Please accept my condolences. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
Matt Barry
April 17, 2013
Sincere sympathy to all of Nancy's family, friends, and colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh.
April 17, 2013
Sincere sympathy to all of Nancy's family, friends, and her colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh.
John Scifo
April 17, 2013
Art, Arthur, John -- my deepest sympathies to all of you. Your wife/mother meant so much to so many here at Pitt and made everyone she worked with better people. With her gathering of benefit fair "goodies" she made me look like a hero on career day for all three of my kids. I have so many great memories of her both personally and professionally. Thank you all for sharing her with us. She truly was a wonderful lady!
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