Official Obituary of
Helen (Kolbrich) Gibson
August 5, 1923 ~ December 31, 2019 (age 96) 96 Years Old
Helen Gibson Obituary
Helen Gibson, 96, of Transfer, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 31st, 2019.
Helen was born on August 5th, 1923 to Nicholas and Anna (Guster) Kolbrich in Farrell, PA. She graduated from Transfer High School. Helen was a homemaker. On July 30th, 1943 she married her husband Harry Gibson who passed away on January 1st, 1984.
She was a lifelong member of the Reynolds VFW. Helen enjoyed cooking, canning, going to yard sales, and time spent with her family.
Helen is survived by her daughter with whom she made her home, Susan (Harry) Parker of Transfer, PA, son, Gary Gibson of Hermitage, grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Cory, Jill and 6 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by father, Nicholas Kolbrich, mother, Anna Kolbrich, husband, Harry Gibson, daughter, Linda Reagle, siblings, Eva Siege Langties, Emerich Kolbrich, Nicholas Kolbrich, Jack Kolbrich, Joe Kolbrich, and Robert Kolbrich.
Friends may call Friday January 3rd, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Crematory LLC 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148.
Funeral services will be held on Friday January 3rd, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the SHERMAN Funeral Home with Pastor Ericjon Thomas of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Sharon Regional Hospice 1955 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage, PA 16148 in memory of Helen.
Burial will take place in Americas Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Crematory LLC.
Helen was born on August 5th, 1923 to Nicholas and Anna (Guster) Kolbrich in Farrell, PA. She graduated from Transfer High School. Helen was a homemaker. On July 30th, 1943 she married her husband Harry Gibson who passed away on January 1st, 1984.
She was a lifelong member of the Reynolds VFW. Helen enjoyed cooking, canning, going to yard sales, and time spent with her family.
Helen is survived by her daughter with whom she made her home, Susan (Harry) Parker of Transfer, PA, son, Gary Gibson of Hermitage, grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Cory, Jill and 6 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by father, Nicholas Kolbrich, mother, Anna Kolbrich, husband, Harry Gibson, daughter, Linda Reagle, siblings, Eva Siege Langties, Emerich Kolbrich, Nicholas Kolbrich, Jack Kolbrich, Joe Kolbrich, and Robert Kolbrich.
Friends may call Friday January 3rd, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Crematory LLC 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148.
Funeral services will be held on Friday January 3rd, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the SHERMAN Funeral Home with Pastor Ericjon Thomas of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Sharon Regional Hospice 1955 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage, PA 16148 in memory of Helen.
Burial will take place in Americas Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Crematory LLC.
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