David S. Gilbert, III.

David S. Gilbert, III. obituary, Boston, PA

David S. Gilbert, III.

David Gilbert, III. Obituary

Visit the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Boston website to view the full obituary.

David Samuel Gilbert, III., 72, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1951 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late David Samuel Jr., and Dorothy (Rudd) Gilbert. David was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA, and Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. He served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as a pastor for 40 years leading churches in Ohio, Iowa, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Most recently he served as administrative pastor of Calvary Chapel Central Bucks in Chalfont, PA. He was a talented singer and lover of worship music. He was also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was the loving husband of 48 years to Hinka (DeVlugt) Gilbert. In addition to his wife, David is survived by his sons, David Samuel (Anna) Gilbert, IV of Mechanicsburg and Nathan Josiah (Aubrey) Gilbert of Brandon, FL. He was the devoted Pappy to his grandchildren Esther, Levi, Elias, Ezra and Samson. He is also survived by his brothers, Douglas D. Gilbert of Elizabeth Township and Drew J. (Michele) Gilbert of Lincoln Borough, and his sister, Denise M. (Joel) Waldman of Pittsburgh, nieces, nephews and cousins. Public visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 9-11am at Calvary Chapel Central Bucks, 150 E Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA 18914. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM with Pastor John Hessler officiating. Private interment will take place at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Towship. (412) 751-5000 Troy J. and Ian J. Gilbert, directors. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com



Pastor Dave Gilbert's Memorial Service Livestream Link:

https://vimeo.com/event/4396100/f4460d6a90

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