Obituaries
Dorothy M. Gibble, 81
Dorothy M. Gibble, 81, formerly of Manheim Township, died at her Willow Valley Lakes Manor home on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was married to Thomas B. Gibble for 57 years last November 28th. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Neil J. and Mary K. Golden Corey.
Dorothy graduated from West Catholic Girls High School, Philadelphia, in 1947 and Philadelphia General Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1950. Dorothy served in the US Air Force as a nurse during the Korean Conflict. A homemaker most of her life, she also worked as a registered nurse employed by St. Joseph Hospital for 15 years. Dorothy and Thomas were one of the founding families of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, where she worked in parish health ministry and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxilliary.
In addition to Thomas, Dorothy is survived by five children, Maureen E., wife of John Felix, Mount Joy, Patricia G., wife of Michael Rinehart, East Petersburg, Diana M., wife of Brian Hicks, Elkins Park, Karen F., wife of Ernie Blaine, Kutztown and Thomas P., husband of Lee Ann Gibble, Gulf Breeze, FL; 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; one sister, Mary T., wife of John Fox, Upper Darby; two sisters-in-law, Susan D. Wolf and Margaret Corey, and two brothers-in-law, Salvatore Basile and H. Nelson Gibble. Three brothers and two sisters preceded Dorothy in death.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Thursday, March 17, 2011 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA with Monsignor Richard A. Youtz as Celebrant. Visitations will be held 6-8 PM Wednesday from the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with The Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30 PM, and 10-11 AM Thursday at the church. Final Commendation and Farewell will be Private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the St. Francis de Sales School, 917 S. 47th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gibble family during this time.
The ODonnell girls (Patty, Mary, Jeanmarie, Christine and Laura).
Dear Mr.Gibble, Girls and Tom,
I would like to express my sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. Loss of a loved one is never easy no matter what the circumstances are. Although I have not seen you for many years, I often reminisce in my mind of the years we spent together at "Skyline" and hold those memories close and dear to my heart.
All of the "Gibble Girls" were always known as "Ladies" My God comfort all of you during this difficult time.
James Diamantoni
Dear Tom and Family,
My condolences on your loss of Dot. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
Barbara Koppenhafer
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Tom, Kim, Brandon & Ryan Gibble
I know that Dot was a very strong force in keeping the family close. She was always very proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all her knew her. How fortunate we are for having her in our lives. My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your families.
Sue Bruggeman
mr. gibble, meg,patty,diana,karen and tom, our sympathy goes out to you and your famlies during this difficult time, always remember the wonderful times that you have had with your mom, it helps, im glad i was fortunate enough to know such a wonderful person, she will be missed by many.
David Tafelski and family
Dear Tom and Family,
Jean and I are deeply saddened to hear of Dot’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We regret that we are unable to attend the Funeral Mass.
Jean and Jack O’Donnell
To: Tom Gibble and Family,
Nettie and I want to extend our condolences to you and the family. We’re sorry we can’t be with you to celebrate her life in the Mass at St. John Neumann, but our prayers are with you, your family, and especially for Dot. We have so many great memories of our "Northbrook" family, and will always remember Dot as a loving and caring person, with a great Irish wit.
May St. Patrick, on this St. Patrick’s Day, embrace her on her walk into Heaven.
All or love, Nettie and Bob Annick
Mr Gibble, Meg, Patty, Diana, Karen and Tom,
Wow, so many of my memories of my childhood days in Northbrook Hills involve your family and your mother. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you will be comforted with all those happy memories your mother helped to form.
Jenni Donnelly
