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Verna Gilbert Obituary
Verna M. Gilbert, 93, of Reading, passed away April 19, 2011 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
Her husband, Melvin L. Gilbert, passed away in May 1963.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alvina (Behnke) Fielitz.
Verna was employed as a medical secretary for Dr. Vladimir Kolton before her retirement.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Reading.
She is survived by a son, Alan L. Gilbert of Reading, a daughter, Judith A. Sorenson of Nashville, TN, three granddaughters, Elizabeth Harleman, Jill Benitez and Ashleigh Gehret, and seven great-grandchildren, Jonah Pratt, Aiden Gehret, Ava Pratt, Jorge Benitez, Gabriel Benetiz, Lucia Pratt and Alexander Gehret.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10:00 am in the Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home, Inc., 5153 Kutztown Road, Temple. Burial will be private. Friends may pay their respects on Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
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Michele Kings
April 22, 2011
Alan,
You and your family are in our prays! Truly sorry for your loss. Each April when the Tulips bloom, Ms. Verna will fondly be remembered. Michele & Hollis
April 21, 2011
Dear Alan, Ashliegh and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's/Nan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
I will always remember the times I spent with her, her listening ear and all the great meals she prepared.
My heart and love goes out to you in deepest sympathy.
Barbara (Stoudt) Eby
April 21, 2011
Alan,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your mother's passing. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Gibson
April 21, 2011
Alan,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on your mother's passing. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Gibson
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April 21, 2011
Alan and Judy,
This is Pearl Snyder's daughter, Carol. I will tell my mother of your mother's passing. Pearl will be 95 in June. She has been living with my husband and me in Macungie for the past three years.
Please accept our condolences. If my mother's memory is functioning today, I'm sure she will have fond memories of the card club and the good times the Fielitz and Smith sisters had together.
Kay Eisenbise
April 21, 2011
Alan,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
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