Patricia A. Gruber, 82, formerly of Russell, PA., died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter.
She was born May 21, 1934 on Wilson Road, Lander, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Christine Eckert Meyer. Patricia was a lifelong Russell area resident and was a graduate of Sugar Grove High School. She was employed with her husband, John E. Gruber Excavating and retired in 2000 from Blair Corporation after 19 years employment. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. She enjoyed crocheting.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Sibert and husband, William of Pleasant Twp., 2 Grandchildren – Jonathon Sibert and Courtney Kelley, 3 Great Grandchildren – Brycen, Holden, Adalynee Kelley, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, John E. Gruber whom she married December 4, 1954 in Lakewood, N.Y. who died February 26, 1981, 1 infant son – John Craig Gruber, 3 Sisters – Catherine Bloss, Mary Hanson, Imogene Collins, 1 Brother – Harold Meyer.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 4 to 7 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph Church Educational Center Fund. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Cindy: Ruth Ann and I extend to you our sincere sorrow and condolences for the loss of your mother. We know what you have endured and now she is at peace and rest. Our prayers are with you and her. We are sorry we are unable to make a trip back form Texas. God bless. Love John & Ruth Ann
Cindy
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I will remember her as always willing to give someone a hand if needed. My mother grieves her passing. She will attend the service.
Cindy: We regret the passing of Aunt Pat. I will always remember her spirited presence at family gatherings. It was always fun for her to come and visit me at various spots with my father and aunt Kate. Often colorful discussions of times passed took place.
I will be attending the mass and internment Saturday.
Cindy,
I am so so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful woman. I know how difficult this will be for you. My thoughts are prayers are with you. We will be out of town this weekend so I will be unable to attend the funeral.
Cindy, Bill, Courtney and Jon,
So sorry to hear of your mom/grandmothers passing. My prayers will be with you all in the coming days as you heal and adjust.
Cindy and family,
We just heard of your mother’s passing yesterday. We are so sorry to hear the news and will miss her. She was such a great neighbor and friend. Every year we will put out the crocheted angel she gave us for our first Christmas in Russell, and remember all the fun times and stories. (Like The Great Chipmunk Relocation Project). Thinking of you all,
Peter, Tara, Sharon and Kyle Harrington
We are so very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Our grandparents, Arvid and Genevieve Gruber, thought the world of John and Pat. We spent a lot of time with them as children and admired them both. Our sincere condolences.
Julie Gruber Duncan and Karen Cochran Gruber