Barbara J. Gilchrist's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Barbara J. Gilchrist

August 2, 1936 - October 5, 2025 (89 years old)

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Barbara J. Gilchrist's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valerian F. Szal Funeral Home, Inc.

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Barbara J. Gilchrist

August 2, 1936 - October 5, 2025 (89 years old)

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Barbara J. Gilchrist Obituary

In loving memory of Barbara J. Gilchrist (McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania), who departed this world on October 5, 2025 at the age of 89. Barbara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Frisch and Josephine Frisch (Earnhardt); her sister Shirley Diecks; her husband Harry Gilchrist; her sons, William "Bill" (Diane), Harry (Cheryl), John and Edward "Ed" Gilchrist; and her grandson John Allison.

She is survived by: her children, Debbie Allison (John), Susan Craig (Greg), Amy (Daniel) and Steve Gilchrist; her sister Donna Filipovitz; her grandsons, David Allison and Adam Gilchrist; and her great grandchildren, Kenny, Kyrie and Ky'auna.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Szal Funeral Home, Inc. (238 Helen St, McKees Rocks, PA 15136). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at the Mount Calvary Cemetery (1715 Middletown Rd, McKees Rocks, PA 15136).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valerian F. Szal Funeral Home, Inc.



Wed

Oct 08

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Szal Funeral Home, Inc.
238 Helen St, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Thu

Oct 09

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Szal Funeral Home, Inc.
238 Helen St, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Thu

Oct 09

Burial

Mount Calvary Cemetery
1715 Middletown Rd, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

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