Obituary of Lena Gilbert

Pleasanton, CA- Lena M. Gilbert of 4261 Dundalk Court, Pleasanton, CA., and a former Olean resident, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday (October 2, 2012). Born May 30, 1915 in Olean, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary Schultz Cashimere. On May 3, 1944 in Palacios, Texas, she married Steven Gilbert, who predeceased her in 1990. Mrs. Gilbert worked as a book keeper, first for RB Moore Supply in Bolivar and later for the former Bradley Builders in Olean. Mrs. Gilbert was a member of and long time volunteer at St. John's Church in Olean. She enjoyed gardening and drives along the California countryside. She loved eating ice cream and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are one son Michael (Jereen) Gilbert of Pleasanton CA.; two grandchildren Jackie Gilbert and Steven Gilbert, both of Pleasanton, CA; one sister Isabelle Sirdevan of Asheville N.C. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by one brother Ed Cashimere. Friends will be received at St. John's Church in Olean on Friday (October 12, 2012 from 9am until 10am at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Rev. Edward Sheedy, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Church 120 North Union Street, Olean, NY 14760. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com. <h3>Visitation</h3> Friday October 12, 2012 9-10am <h3>Services</h3> St. Johns Church 10am <h3>Interment</h3> St. Bonaventure Cemetery