Carl William Gilbert



Carl William Gilbert, age 81, of Enola, passed away at his home Thursday March 23, 2023.

He was born on November 27, 1941 at the former Ashland Hospital, a son of the late Wilmer and Jean (Carl) Gilbert.

Carl was a graduate of the Tri Valley High School class of 1959.

Following high school, He served in the U.S. Army as a marksman, attaining the rank of SP-4. During his enlistment he was stationed at the Fort Clayton Canal Zone in Panama.

Carl was employed by the PA Board of Probation and Parole as a parole staff technician, retiring after 34 years in 2003.

He was preceded in death by mother Jean Gilbert and father Wilmer Gilbert.

Carl is survived by Lane Seiler, his long time partner.

He is also survived by brother, Lynn Gilbert and his wife Mary, sister, Ginger Fishel and husband William, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home on Friday March 31 at 11am, with Rev. Ray Holland, Pastor of St. Paul's UCC officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in St. Mark's Cemetery, Spring Glen.

Memorial contributions in Carl's name can be made to the Ruth Steinhart Memorial SPCA 18 Wertz Drive, Pine Grove PA 17963 or the Hillside SPCA PO Box 233, Pottsville PA 17901.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, Pennsylvania is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .