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She was born on February 8, 1954 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Ivan and Julia E. (Selkregg) Wilkinson.
Gail graduated North East High School in 1972 and was a lead technician at Port Erie Plastics for over 30 years.
She enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, gameshows, cookies, and her "grand-kittys".
Gail is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Cady; sister, Jane Cleary (Lou); nephews, Tim (Erin) and Mike; great-nephews, Cole and Cullen; and "grand-kittys" Scooby and Pumkin.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East. Memorials may be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E 10th Street Erie, PA 16511. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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Ret
July 25, 2025
I am so glad that I got to know you !!! Rest in peace my friend ...
Ann Goluboff
July 24, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. I remember Gail from earlier times. She had a most infectious laugh.
Louise (Wojtowicz) Gornall
July 24, 2025
Jane, my condolences for your loss. Sending love and prayers
Linda M Perrine
July 23, 2025
Jennifer, so sorry to hear about your Mom. We had lots of fun in our younger years. Used to go to Jamestown when you were just a baby to visit. We get older and lose touch which is so sad. With deepest sympathy, Linda Hinkler Perrine
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