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Gayle Berthold Obituary

Gayle Berthold, 90, of Houston, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in Concordia of Bridgeville. Gayle was born on November 1, 1935, in Cecil Township, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Kress Berthold. Miss Berthold was a retired X-ray technician for Mercy Hospital, where she dedicated 55 years of her life. She was a staple in the Myelogram room at Mercy Hospital and a cherished co-worker by all her friends at the Hospital. Gayle was an avid porcelain doll collector and had many from her hard work of collecting over the years. Surviving is her niece, Sandra Kislak. Along with her parents, Gayle is preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Louise Kislak. Gayle's family would like to give a special thank you to Becca Silvestros for her wonderful care of Gayle over the years. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Gardens. All arrangements are entrusted to Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800).

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2025.

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Jan Taylor

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Gayle was a customer and always sent flowers to her Doctors she loved working with.

Tracy Becker

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Gayle was a long time Erie customer of mine. She loved to tell me about her trips to see the Rockettes in NY City this time of year. Gayle always talked about her niece and how much they cared for each other!

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