Gilbert Sterling's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Brilliant, Ohio

Gilbert Sterling

August 4, 1922 - December 8, 2025 (103 years old)

Brilliant, Ohio

Gilbert Sterling's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Brilliant, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheeler Funeral Homes

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Gilbert Sterling

August 4, 1922 - December 8, 2025 (103 years old)

Brilliant, Ohio

Gilbert Sterling Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gilbert Sterling of Brilliant, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 103, on December 8, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Delbert Wesley Sterling and Elsie Louise Sterling (Pyle); his wife Mildred A. Sterling (Cain); his siblings, Alvin J. Sterling, Margaret Smith (Paul), Ethel McHugh (Donald), Alice Moore (Charles) and Wilma Frazer (Stewart); and his daughter-in-law Jane Sterling (Green).

He is survived by: his sons, Lawrence E. Sterling (Sharon Weldon) of Brilliant, OH, Roger D. Sr. Sterling (Susan) of Franklin, WV, Gilbert L. Sterling (Lola) of Brilliant, OH and Norman L. Sterling (Joyce) of Brilliant, OH. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Wheeler Funeral Homes (712 3rd St, Brilliant, OH 43913). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheeler Funeral Homes



Thu

Dec 11

Visitation

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wheeler Funeral Homes
712 3rd St, Brilliant, OH 43913

Thu

Dec 11

Funeral service

5:00 PM

Wheeler Funeral Homes
712 3rd St, Brilliant, OH 43913

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