Lena Casilio Gasbarre, 99, of the Shadyside Care Center, formerly of Canton and Bellaire, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006 at the Center.
She was born Nov. 13, 1907, in Batula, PA, a daughter of the late Dominic and Angela Terry Casilio.
Lena was a homemaker and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire.
In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Gasbarre, 3 daughters, Dora Taskaline, Ida Shubat and Violet DiFabrizio, a son Gaby Gasbarre; 2 brothers, Frank and William Casilio, and 1 sister Carmella Silverio.
Surviving are 2 children; Eleanor Gajda of Columbus, William Gasbarre of Pickerington, OH, a sister, Rose Varela of Canton, 18 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441-37th St., Bellaire, where services will be held on Friday at 11:00am with Msgr. Gene Mullett officiating.
Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at altmeyer.com
Bill,
I keep up with Bellaire news via the internet. Saw your Mother’s announcement. Johnny and I have some wonderful memories about the gang from W 23rd St. Your mother is one of the nicest. You and your family are in our prayer.
Brenda & Johnny Lyden
To the family,
When I was a youngster, I played around the Gasbarre house with my freind Billy. I remember the love shared in that house, thanks to Lena.
David Freeman
To the family:
My prayers and condolences to the family.
To the Gasbarre family,
The Tuccio family would like to offer their condolences on the loss of Mrs. Gasbarre. She will be in our thoughts and prayers.