Barbara J. Gillespie
Barbara J. Gillespie
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Barbara attended St. John's Catholic School in Bellefonte and was a 1958 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. She worked in the food service department for Penn State for over 25 years until her retirement.
She is survived by her children, James L. Gillespie (Melinda) of Milesburg, Susan J. Warner (Leroy) of Milesburg, Daniel W. Gillespie (Roni) of Bellefonte, Lorraine A. Port (Russell) of Bellefonte, and Robert A. Gillespie (Carrie) of Spring Mills; 11 grandchildren: Valarie, Jeremy, Michael, Tyler, Brianna, Chiara, Lacee, Amber, Nathaniel, Rebekah, and Nicholas; two step grandchildren, Crystal and Christopher, and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, William Ebeling, Gail Anderson (Robert), Daniel Ebeling (Jean), Candace Cogan, Thomas Ebeling, and Timothy Ebeling (Diane), and brother-in-law, Thomas Gillespie (Sunny)
Along with her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Michael D. Gillespie, in 2005.
Barbara was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bellefonte. She enjoyed reading and gardening in her free time. Barbara especially loved the time spent with her family and loved hosting many holiday meals. Everyone will remember her amazing pies. Barbara treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren and left an indelible mark on their lives. She also loved her little dog, Ellie.
A public viewing will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, at the funeral home with Father Brian Saylor officiating. Burial services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Barbara's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 37108 or by going to www.stjude.org/donate
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com
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