Justin C. Gilbert, 21, of DuBois died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at his home after a five-year fight with leukemia.
Born Sept. 2, 1992, he was the son of Edwin Dean and Peggy Sue (Lindemuth) Gilbert. They survive and live in DuBois.
He worked at both the GetGo at Giant Eagle and the maintenance department at the DuBois Mall.
He was a Boy Scout for many years and had attained the rank of Star Scout. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed playing video games, and he was especially fond of his vintage video game collection.
He is survived by his brother, Jonathon Gilbert and one sister, Emily Gilbert, both of DuBois; his maternal grandmother, Susan Lindemuth of Hazen; and his paternal grandparents, Ken and Jean (Weible) Gilbert of DuBois.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Lindemuth.
There will be no public visitation.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, at the Smithtown Community Church with Pastor Harold Hills officiating.
Memorials may be sent to Children’s Hospital – Oncology, Attention: Sharon Lavella, 4401 Penn Ave., Floor 9, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.
The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.