Barbara R. Gilman
GILMAN: Barbara R. Gilman passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 24, 2024. Barbara was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan. Raised in Los Angeles by the late Sara (Katzman) and Morris Weiner, she was preceded in death by her younger siblings Roberta and Chuck. She was educated at Beverly Hills High School, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Southern California, and was a special education teacher early in her life. Born to a family with a lineage of great cantors, her Jewish identity, culture, home and synagogue were always a central part of her life. She was the beloved wife of the love of her life, Fred Gilman, for over 57 years. She spent her life dedicated to her children Michelle (Rich Jasen), David (Jaime Levine), Jonathan, and Daniel (Amanda Kennedy). She was the cherished Bubbie to Annabelle, Riley, Stanton, Bodie, Sam and Tessa. In addition to the time spent as a loving wife, mom and bubbie, she was a committed volunteer at her children’s schools and to many nonprofits, including Hillel Jewish University Center, Hebrew Free Loan, United Jewish Federation and National Council of Jewish Women. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside, on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. No prior visitation. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for shiva at the Jewish Community Center – 5738 Forbes Ave., on Thursday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. 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. schugar.com PJC
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