John G. Gilbert

Truck driver for Gilbert Construction

John G. "Punk" Gilbert, 64, of McDonald, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 17, 2001, in his home.

He was born October 21, 1936, in Primrose, a son of Bernice Horner Gilbert of McDonald and the late John B. Gilbert.

Mr. Gilbert was a truck driver for Gilbert Construction, where he retired after eight years of service. He also worked for Homestead Industries in Coraopolis.

He was a member of Pennsylvania Harness Racing Association.

Surviving are a son, John W. Gilbert of Midway; two daughters, Roxanna Baxter and Marsha Slater, both of the state of California; three sisters, Lena Demnyan, Donna Ralstan and Linda Rese; and six grandchildren, Megan and John Waylon Gilbert, Robert Baxter and Noah, Devan and Kayla Slater.