OBIT: James Franklin GILBERT, 2001, Gray, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GILBERT
  
    James Franklin Gilbert, 79, of Gray died March 1, 2001 at his
  residence.  born Aug. 20, 1921 in Jenner Township, he is the son of the
  late Arthur W. and Margaret (Maurer) Gilbert.  Also preceded in death by
  son Paul, brother, Grant and sister, Idella Manges.  Survived by wife the
  former Mary Catherine Baker, children:  Elwood E. and Jay Franklin both of
  Girard, Ohio, Roger L. of Gray, Ralph E. of Boswell and Denise of
  Munnington, W.Va.  Grandchildren:  Paula Morris, Shawn Gilbert, Lisa
  Conklin, Jackie Cowles, Lori and Michelle Gilbert, Shawn and Mandy
  Leskovich and Andria.  Also four great-grandsons.  Brother of Opal Viola
  Yorkony of Boswell, Virginia Swank of Friedens, Fae Baker of Michigan,
  Helen Fye of Listie, Emily Harkcom of Somerset, Alma Bittner of Ferrellton,
  Dwight Gilbert of Stoystown.  A special niece Sondra of Pittsburgh and a
  special so. Harry of Michigan.  Member of First Christian Church of
  Somerset, American Legion, Army veteran of World War II and former mechanic
  for J.E. Herring retiring after 30 years of service.  Friends received 2 to
  4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where
  service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.  Rev. Daniel F. Nicksich
  officiating.  Interment Beams Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to
  American Heart Association 400 Luray Ave. Johnstown, Pa. 15904 or Somerset
  "In Touch" Hospice 1190 N. Center Ave. Somerset, Pa.  15501.
  
  Daily American, March 3, 2001
  
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