Grace T. Gibino – formerly of Dunlevy
Obituaries
December 9, 2020

Grace T. Gibino – formerly of Dunlevy

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Grace T. Gibino, 100, formerly of Dunlevy, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Born on Nov. 17, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cardinale Ricotta. She was born in Monessen and raised in Clearfield, Pa. She was a long-time resident of Dunlevy before relocating to Virginia in 1995. She lived and received wonderful care at the Blue Ridge Christian Home for the past three years. While living in Dunlevy, Grace and her husband, Joseph, built and were the original owners and operators of The White Barn Cafe, which is still in existence, now known as The White Barn Supper Club. She was also a very active member of the former Mother of Sorrow’s Church. Grace is survived by her daughter, Anna Kerr, of Catlett, Va.; son, Joseph (Margie) Gibino of Charleroi; sister, Anna VanFleet of Greensburg; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Gibino; son, Dominick Gibino; sisters, Mary Molinari and Rosalie Mitchell; and brothers, Paschal, Santo, Samuel, Charles and Joseph Ricotta. Friends may attend a Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi, with interment following in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Blue Ridge Christian Home, 7034 Catlett Road., Bealeton, VA 22712. The CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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