Gilbert V. Auer

Gilbert V. Auer

Gilbert Auer Obituary

Visit the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Gilbert V. Auer, age 82, of Kilbuck Township, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2025.  Beloved Husband of Mary Ann (Bitsko) Auer; Father of Deborah Ann (John) O'Rourke and the late Michael (surviving spouse Pam) Auer; Grandfather of Kristen; Son of the late Gilbert and Katherine Auer; Brother of Patricia (late William) Watterson; Uncle of William Watterson.

Relatives and friends will be received on Monday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue at Davis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA   15212 where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am.  Interment to follow in Christ Our Redeemer, North Side Catholic Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home

3552 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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