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Mabel G. (Berkey) Gilbert, 83, of Sandusky died Monday, July 25, 2011 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born October 31, 1927 in Dubois, PA., to George & Sarah Berkey. She moved with her family to Ohio in 1941. Mabel was a graduate of Sandusky High School and was employed at the former Scott Paper Company until her retirement. She was a member of Calvary Temple Church, Sandusky, the American Legion Auxiliary, Good Sam Camping Club, Chapter 23, Mother’s Federation and Cooperative Mothers Club. Mabel also was a volunteer at Care & Share, and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

She is survived by two sons: Dennis E. Sharpe and Gary (Jeannette) Sharpe, both of Glendale, AZ., one daughter: Susan (Gary) Ward of Lorain, OH., three step-children: Rhonda Gilbert Zahel, Brenda Gilbert McClain, both of Castalia, and William R. Gilbert of Las Vegas, NV., numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, one brother: Robert S. (Brenda) Berkey of Norwalk, three sisters: Helen Ruth (Wayne) Knupke of Huron, Gladys (Fred) Merrick of Erie, MI., and Maryella (Malcolm) Cheek of Sandusky, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her first husband: Robert Sharpe, second husband: William Robert Gilbert, her parents, three sisters: Gladene Berkey, Lois Berkey Huff and Margaret Berkey Jesberger, two brothers: Raymond Berkey and Edward Berkey.

Friends may call Friday, July 29, 2011 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon in the Calvary Temple Church, corner of Columbus Avenue & E. Washington Row, Sandusky. The Rev. J. David Snyder will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Temple or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.