Dr. Sheldon Ian Gilbert
GILBERT: Dr. Sheldon Ian Gilbert, a dentist known as “Doc” to his many friends, passed away on Sept. 26, 2022, at the age of 86. He was the beloved son of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Marcus) Gilbert. Sheldon grew up in Beaver County and spent most of his life there. Dr. Gilbert attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from Geneva College before enrolling in the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry. He served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps (captain). He was a Life Member of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity and the Beaver Falls Elks Lodge. During his professional career, he practiced dentistry first in Beaver Falls and then in New Brighton. Dr. Gilbert will be remembered as a kind and gentle man with a terrific sense of humor. He is survived by his son John Gilbert, his daughter Rebecca Gilbert, and his best friend and former wife Dr. Shandel Spiro Gilbert — all Pittsburghers. He is also survived by his brother Herbert Gilbert (Marlene) of Boynton Beach, Florida, and his sister, Joan Weissman (Jerry) of Columbus, Ohio, and many much-loved cousins, nieces and nephews. Hill and Kunselman Funeral Home, hillandkunselman.com, to leave condolences for the family. PJC
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