Barbara A. Gilbert

Barbara A. Gilbert, 85, of Steubenville, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Sienna Skilled Care in Wintersville surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1940 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Parks Ohle, Jr.

She worked in several area restaurants including: Spanky’s which is now Murray’s and Frederico’s. She was a member of the Unionport Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Harold Gilbert; her grandson, Matthew J. Adams; brother, Bill and his wife Linda; 2 brothers-in-law, Lee Grable  and Richard Reitz; and sister-in-law, Carol.

Surviving is her daughter, Sally (John) Adams of Wintersville; her son, Cary (Sucora) Gilbert of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren: Erica Grantonic of Richmond, Dalton Gilbert, Jordan Gilbert and Courtney Gilbert all of Lancaster; great grandchildren: Johnathon and Colton Grantonic of Richmond; and Seretney Rowe of Lancaster; her siblings: Bob and his companion Pandy, Tom and his wife Kay, Dick and his wife Peaches, Jim, Ruth Grable, Betty Reitz and Sue Kirkpatrick and her husband Bill.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.