Barbara R. Gilman Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara R. Gilman (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), born in Detroit, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on December 24, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara R. Gilman to show support.
Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Barbara touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Roberta and Chuck. She is survived by: her significant other Fred Gilman; and her children, Michelle (Rich Jasen), David (Jaime Levine), Jonathan and Daniel (Amanda Kennedy).
A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 26th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. (5509 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232). A shiva was held on Thursday, December 26th 2024 and on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Jewish Community Center (5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests friends and loved ones consider making a contribution to the Hillel Jewish University Center - "Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life" (Pittsburgh), 4607 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or the charity of their choice.
