OBIT: Donald C. GILBERT, 2002, Boswell, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Nancy Lorz. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ GILBERT Donald C. Gilbert, 58, Center St. Boswell, formerly of Thomasdale, died June 10, 2002 at the V.A. Medical Center, Altoona. Born Aug. 24, 1943, in Johnstown, son of Charles H. and Mary V. (Johnson) Gilbert. Preceded in death by brother, Robert H. "Bob" in 1996. Survived by parents, Hollsopple RD; children: Deanna, married to Dean Rumsey, Richland Township; Craig, married to Jamie Ferguson, U.S. Navy, Jacksonsville, Fla., serving in Afghanistan; and Brian, married to Melissa Davis, Jerome; six grandchildren; Cyril, Erin and Melinda Rumsey; Cody, Josie and Zachary Gilbert; former wife, Rita Landis; Sisters: Margaret "Dolly" married to David Slowak, Somerset RD; and Mary C. "Chic" married to Michael Callahan, Upper Yoder Township, Johnstown; one niece, one nephew, two great-nieces and special friends: Don Penrod and Betty Pynos. 1962 graduate of the former J.B.J. Joint High School, Boswell. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, retired employee of Johnstown Plant Bethlehem Steel Corp., member of Boswell Post 461 American Legion, Jenner Rod and Gun Club, Polish Falcons and the Greater Ferndale Sportsmen, volunteer at the Boswell Food Pantry. Friends received from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Jacquelyn M. DePhillips officiating. Following cremation, interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jenner Township, at the convenience of the family. Daily American, June 13, 2002 [G0391]