Susan Gilbert

WILKES-BARRE — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Gilbert, 65, of Wilkes-Barre. Susan passed away on Dec. 15, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 4, 1951, in Wilkes-Barre, she attended Ashley-Sugar Notch High School.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, James Gilbert; five grown children, Daniel Tattersall and wife, Maggi, Suzanne Ent and her companion, Bobby Kocher, Lisa Weihbrecht and husband, Rick, Malcolm Nirka and wife, Denise, Ricky Tattersall and companion, Nicole; and two step-daughters, Kelly Peranto and husband, Larry, and Jennifer Miller and husband, Scott; her sisters, Linda Cook, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Beverly O'Brien, of Kingston, and Sheila Plitnick of Sugarloaf; her brothers, Stephen Cook, of Kingston, and David Goodyear, of Sugarloaf. She is also survived by her mother, Ruth Cook, of Kingston. Susan also has 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Susan was a hard-working, kind, loving and wonderful person. She will be missed very much by all who loved her. She loved going to flea markets. Susan loved crafting fleece blankets. Her creations have kept so many warm for so many years.

She loved going to Cape May, N.J., on vacations. She also enjoyed the numerous road trips she took with her loving husband, Jimmy, who stood by her side until passing.

Susan was an employee at Walmart in Wilkes-Barre.

There will be a private gathering at the family's convenience.