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Ellen Gibbs Obituary
Ellen Ann Gibbs, 57, of Hughestown, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at home after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of Frank Gibbs. Born May 23, 1953, in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Charles Milazzo and Eileen Engleman Wilce. She graduated from Pittston Area High School and worked as a machine operator at Topps Chewing Gum. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt; she loved her dogs, baking, and gambling. She was loved by all. Also surviving are two sons, James Walsh, Hughestown, and Al Walsh with wife, Tara Walters-Walsh, Drums; two daughters, Lisa Wesley, Pittston, and Melinda Wesley, West Pittston; four sisters, MaryLou Gula, Linda Weitz, Karen Milazzo, all of Duryea, and Charlene Milazzo, Clarks Summit; four grandchildren, Tyler Wesley, Bryanna Strackbrein, Noah Strackbrein and Lacy Walsh; as well as nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Earl and Mary Engleman; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Milazzo; a niece, Joann Gula; and her best friend, Sandra Mshar. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, 575 N. Main St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, Hughestown. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be accepted by the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Gibbs
charlene Milazzo
September 21, 2010
Ellen,you have no Idea how much we miss you,I find myself picking up the phone to try and call you,I wish there was a phone in heaven so I can talk to you.I love you and miss you dearly,all my love,your baby sister.
Al Walsh
September 17, 2010
I love you and miss you!
sheila materazzi
September 7, 2010
you will be missed so very much Ellen, any memories I have of you are of good times we had, I am very sorry for your family's loss you will be missed by them, you were such an important person in their lives.
Melissa Tomko
September 7, 2010
Jim, loosing a parent is never easy but you know your mom would want you to stay strong!!! Im glad Jeff and I were able to see her a few times before her passing. Please know that if you want to talk you can call us day or night...We love u!! xoxoxox Melissa
Mary Lou Gula
September 6, 2010
Dearest Sister,
Know I forgive you for leaving me. I know you are in a better place and someday we will be toghter again. I cherish the advice you always gave me and will miss our 530 cup of coffee every morning. You were my alarm clock, my rock, my best friend. Tell mommy and daddy I miss them. You will be greatly missed by all for you have touched all lives while you were her with us. Love you! XOXO
mike maskal
September 5, 2010
To the Walsh family, although I didn't know your mom that well I did meet her once or twice, she gave me a dear friend for life... and its unfortunate for him to see the world for the first time without his mom in it.. but time heals our wounds and makes us understand that the most important things in life are things at all..it's people and that what counts.. our thought's and prayers are with you.
September 5, 2010
Although I did not know you, I feel like I did. Your sister Char shared many memories of you and I know I would have loved you like she did. My thoughts are with you Char and your family.
steve martonick
September 5, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
The Martonick Family.
Lucia Murray
September 5, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Zack and Lacey I'm sorry you lost your Nana. I know you will miss her, but she will always be with you in your hearts. Jacquie, you have another Angel watching over you.
September 5, 2010
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
FAMILY & FRIENDS
SYRACUSE
September 4, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Rita Comer
Aunt Romayne Hogan
SYRACUSE, NY
Jacquie Walsh
September 4, 2010
Ellen, although we could not attend your viewing, Zack and Lacey grieved for you today at the loss of their Nana, and I, as you daughter-in-law and still a part of your family will miss your wise counsel and love. Let my Mom know how much I miss her, and tell Sandy she is in our thoughts and prayers also. Love,Jacquie Walsh and Zack and Lacey.
September 3, 2010
Deepest Sympathies. Love, Tammi, Briedi, and Mitchell. (Joe King's daughter & kids)
Debbie Buckley
September 3, 2010
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your sister, Ellen. She always made everyone smile and laugh. May she rest in peace and may you always have great memories of her.??
September 3, 2010
My heart and prayers are with you.I wish I had more memories of her but the last time I can remember was talking about nothing at my grandmothers 90th. birthday about 9 years ago.I hope your sadness can soon be replaced with wonderful memories of her.All my love,Jerri King(N.C.)
Peter and Laura Duncan
September 3, 2010
May our lord comfort your family . Knowing he is always with you..
September 3, 2010
Dear Jim & Al,
Our deepest condolences on the death of your dear mother. We know words cannot begin to ease the pain, but please be assured of our thoughts and prayers for you and your families. As for your mother, Rejoice! She has seen her God.
With our deepest sympathy,
Burlin, Ann & Anna Atanasoff
Clarks Summit, PA
Ardis Walton
September 3, 2010
Everyone of you are in my prayers!
Chrissy Skasko
September 3, 2010
Melinda,
Your mother was an amazing person, through all the years that I 've known you I always considered her a mom to me as well. She always treated me with kindness! She will be missed. Your in my thoughts.
Jennifer Milazzo
September 3, 2010
Aunt Ellen You will be missed but not forgotten!!! My love always Jennifer
Crystal Williams
September 3, 2010
Aunt Ellen,Are family was always strong because of you,when someone needed help or advice we all knew to call you and you would do what ever you could to help!! Its hard to face that your gone but I'm sure Sandy, Grama and Grandpa are taking care of you now..You were the rock of this family and we will miss that..But we knew you suffered and it was hard for us and to know your now in a better place and with the ones you love...We will meet again someday<3 I love you..
ray and julie masher
September 3, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Danielle Austin
September 3, 2010
Melinda,
My mom now has someone to cause some trouble with up there. They are watching over us and will be missed so very much. Think of all the good times and laughter you had with your mom. I know I can think of many times.
Danielle
lucia peregrim
September 3, 2010
Lisa, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. If you need anything let me know
Suzie Grey
September 3, 2010
Ellen was one of the most loved people on earth. She had a special gift of making you laugh no matter how down you were feeling..She always found the humor in any problem no matter how big or small. She loved her family with everything she had in her, and she protected them like a mother bear protecting her cubs. God Bless ..Now at night when we look up at the sky there will be one star that will always be shining brighter than the rest and that will be Ellen.
Barb Miller
September 3, 2010
Ellen,
You were a great person, the rock of your family. Your love and care to your family & friends was boundless. You fought a hard fight and you are now at peace in the arms of God. You will be greatly missed by all. To Tyler and all of Ellen's family and friends you are in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Love Barb
Suzie Grey
September 3, 2010
Ellen was one of the most loved people on earth. She had a special gift of making you laugh no matter how down you were . She had a way of finding the humor in every problem no matter how big or small. She loved her family with everything in her, and she protected them like a mother bear protecting her cubs.. She will be missed by everyone who knew her..God Bless You Ellen Heaven without a doubt has an angel that is one of a kind.
Mary Esther Terruso
September 3, 2010
Ellen you will alway's live in our heart's love & prayer's Mary Esther,George,Peggy,& Sarah
Eileen Nowakowski
September 3, 2010
What a great neighbor and even greater friend Ellen was. We had so much fun together. She followed my moving truck so Mari & Min could get extra time together! I will cherish every memory, most of them funny, some sad. Even though we drifted apart after moving I still smiled when I thought of her:)
RIP Ellen, I loved you.
Eileen
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