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1941
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2026
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Gilbert Patterson Obituary
Born on Dec. 12, 1941, in Philipsburg, Gilbert was the son of the late Gilbert Patterson & Dorothy J. (Test) Patterson. He married Emma Jane (Davis) Patterson on Feb. 1, 1964 at the Brisbin Baptist Church. Emma preceded Gilbert in death on June 9, 2016.
Gilbert was of the Christian Faith. He was a member of the Osceola Lodge #515 F & A M and the LOOMoose #154 in Osceola Mills.
He was the Owner and Operator of the Scotchmen in Osceola Mills.
Gilbert was a 1959 graduate from the P-O High School.
In addition to his parents and wife, Gilbert was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Mease and Linda Sahm.
Gilbert is survived by two daughters, Connie Hamilton and her husband Jim of Savannah, Ga, and Elaine ""Chrissy"" Haley of Duncannon; a son, Jason Patterson and his wife Jennifer of Osceola Mills; twelve grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
A Masonic Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, at 701 Lingle St., Osceola Mills.
Interment will be at Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.
The family will receive guests on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com.
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Christine stott
January 22, 2026
I'm sending you my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Bucky was a wonderful person. I will miss talking to him especially at the scotchmen. Gonna miss you.
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Christine stott
January 22, 2026
I'm sending you my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Bucky was a wonderful person. I will miss talking to him especially at the scotchmen. Gonna miss you.
Cathy Stiner
January 21, 2026
Sorry to hear of the passing of bucky, he was always nice to me and my son. He will be missed by many. Larry sends his condolences to you all. Sending our love and prayers your way. Cathy stiner and Larry Templeton and Bill stiner.
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