Joseph Michael Gilbert, 37, of Meadville passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center. Joe was born in Erie on July 24, 1988, son of James Leroy Gilbert, Jr. and Laura Norris Moore. He graduated with the class of 2009 from Saegertown High School. Joe had an outgoing personality and will be remembered for his positive outlook. He loved going to Walmart and McDonalds and enjoyed solving puzzles, baking, crafting, art and listening to music and was a fan of country music artist LeAnn Rimes.
He was preceded in death by grandmother Dianna Gilbert in January 2020, great grandfather Jesse Tracy, great grandmother Norma Tracy, grandfather Lou Forro, great grandmother Mabelle Norris, and grandfather Bill Norris.
Survivors include mother Laura Moore and her husband Jerome, father James L. Gilbert Jr, grandfather James L, Gilbert Sr, grandmother Linda Norris, half-brothers Michael, Matthew and Luke Gilbert, half-sister Hailey Kuhn, half-sister Megan Kelly and her husband Dustin, aunt Kim Davis and her husband Mike and their daughters Andrea and Erica Davis, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family members.
Joe’s family wishes to thank the staff of UCIP, Meadville for the care, concern, and companionship they provided.
Friends and family are invited to call at Van Matre Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Thursday, July 31, from 12 pm until time of funeral service to begin at 2 o’clock with Rev Tonya Whaley officiating. Committal and interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Inc. To send condolences please visit www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com.
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mikelyn shkuratoff urban says
July 28, 2025 at 2:06 pmJOE
YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!
HEAVEN IS GETTING AN ANGEL!
Aunt Patty says
July 29, 2025 at 8:25 amI will miss your bubbly spirit and twinkling eyes, Joe.
Moelita Morgan says
July 29, 2025 at 8:44 pmJoe was an awesome person. I am so sorry for this loss. He always made me laugh even when he was not having a good day. I will always fondly remember him and he quickly he took to liking my name. Rest in peace Joe! Heaven has another angel.
Ona Mahoney says
July 31, 2025 at 7:59 amSo very sorry for your loss! My children went to school with Joey and loved being with him! May you have many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time.
The Mahoney’s
Diane Foriska says
August 4, 2025 at 12:55 pmWe are so sorry for your loss! Joey and our daughter, Ashlee, were buddies in school. You have our deepest sympathies.
Diane and Tim Foriska