By james art
Arlene Elizabeth Gilbert
OBITUARY
Arlene Elizabeth Gilbert, 83, of 1461 W. Main St., Valley View, died Friday at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.
Born in Dornsife on March 27, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jennie Kahler Carl.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland W. Gilbert, in 1994.
She is survived by four sons, Ronald W. Gilbert, Valley View, William R., husband of Nusra Gilbert, Spring Glen, Kenneth R., husband of Rita Gilbert, Philadelphia, and Robert D., husband of Karen Gilbert, Myerstown; three daughters, Patricia A. Bressler, Hershey, Linda K. Gilbert, Mechanicsburg, and Ann M., wife of Chris Nanke, Plattsmouth, Neb.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence Carl, Sacramento; and a sister, Eleanor Latsha, Manheim.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with the Rev. William Dennis officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. Condolences may be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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