Carol Gilkey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carol Gilkey (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), who passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carol Gilkey to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband James E. Gilkey; her children, Richard T. Gilkey (Debbie), William B. Gilkey (Angela), James P. Gilkey (Lisa) and Thomas M. Gilkey (Laurie); her grandchildren, David, Amanda and Kelly; her great grandchildren, Hailey, Landon, Emmitt, Callie, Henrii, Graye and Everlie; and her siblings, Beverly Traficante, Roberta Thompson and Dr. James A. Kenning.

Due to the COVID restrictions, service and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church: 285 Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schellhaas Funeral Home

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January 4, 2021

Donna Hunt wrote a sympathy message

“I wrote too much before, but there is too much to say to honor my dear friend. My condolences to her family who are surely heartbroken and shocked about this special lady who was as much a part of my youth as my own family. Especially .condolences to Beverly and Bobbie, who were the kid sisters we loved, and her four boys. Takes a special Mom and Dad to raise sons.”

January 4, 2021

Donna Hunt wrote a sympathy message

“Oh my gosh, I was just informed of Carol Ann’s death and I am heartbroken. She has been on my mind a lot recently and I tried to give her a Christmas call. We spoke often even tho we didn’t live near each other . We’ve known each other since elementary school and we’re “best friends “ for many years. I sang at hers and Jim’s wedding and she was a bridesmaid in mine. We were even roommates in NURSING School at Shadyside Hospital. She was one of the smartest gals I knew and a dedicated nurse.”

January 3, 2021

Richard Wolfe wrote a sympathy message

“I knew Carol Kenning since we both were in elementary school. I remember sitting on her porch in the summer with her sister. We were in Wilkinsburg HS together and were great friends. In fact she married one of my very best friends, Jim Gilkey. She was always a smart wonderful person and I give my condolences and love to her family. She left us too soon. We will always miss her.-Dick Wolfe”

December 30, 2020

Patricia Skaugen wrote a sympathy message

“Bill, Angela and the entire Gilkey family, Harv and I send our love and sympathy Your Mom will be missed by many. I'm sure your Dad was anxiously waiting for her. With Love, Pat Skaugen”