Geraldine "Sissy" Gilbert

Geraldine "Sissy" E. Gilbert, 87, of Palm, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Marie (Siglin) Charles.

In 1955, Sissy married the love of her life, William James Gilbert, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2015.

She spent 32 years as an assembler at Keystone Transformer in Pennsburg and roles at Lifespan Home Care in Quakertown and Family Caregivers in Pennsburg.

Sissy was known for her strong-willed opinions, quick wit, and patriotism, but above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose love for her family knew no bounds. She is survived by her twin sons, Wayne Gilbert (Barbara) and David Gilbert; grandchildren, Tara, Briella, Kyle, and Derek; great-grandchildren, Adam, Ayden, Paisley and Savannah; as well as her step-siblings, Connie Shamus, Cathy Hardaker and Marvin O'Connor. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her daughter, Susan Beu, step-father, Connie O'Connor, and siblings, Frances Drescher and Thomas and George Charles.

At Sissy’s request, there will not be a service. Arrangements entrusted to Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Vets for Vets at www.soldiertocivilian.org.