Joseph Gibino – Fallowfield Township
Joseph Gibino, 80, of Fallowfield Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Oct. 6, 2023. Born on Sept. 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Ricotta Gibino. Joe was born in North Charleroi and raised in Dunlevy, attending the Charleroi area schools. His parents built, owned and operated the White Barn Cafe (now White Barn Supper Club) in Dunlevy. Joe attended Penn State University, then California State Teachers College (now PennWest California) and taught secondary math at California High School. He was employed as a machinist at the Allenport plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. for over 32 years. In addition to his work as a machinist, he worked part time for many years as a contractor building several homes, room additions, installing roofing, etc. He was an avid sports fan and followed the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins as well as watching college football games. Joe was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Dominick Gibino. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Marjorie; as well as his four daughters, Tina Smith (Paul), Sandra Kulwicki (Jim), Karen Vollstedt (Phil) and Debra Holliday (Christian); his 11 grandchildren, Joe (Kenzi), Zachary (Ali), Alex (Courtney), Nicholas (Kara), Jakob, Justin, Jessica, Jimmy, Samuel, Dylan and Gianna; three great-grandchildren, Oliver, Gwendolyn and Liam; sister, Anna Louise Kerr of Catlett, Va.; aunt, Anna Van Fleet of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, including his two cats, Tigger and Rambo; and Frasco the collie. His family would like to thank Anova Hospice Care, his nurses for their excellent care, and his three therapy cats, Maui, Karbon and Kleopatra. To honor Joe’s wishes, there will be no services or visitation. Arrangements entrusted to CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Donations in his memory can be made to the Acoustic Neuroma Association at www.anausa.org. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.
