FLORENCE MARLENE GIBBS

Florence Marlene Gibbs, 71, of Mather, PA, passed away October 18, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Dunbar Township, PA on January 3, 1949, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Theis) Handlin.

Florence was a graduate of North Union High School. She enjoyed shopping, crocheting, coloring and loved animals.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by eight sisters and two brothers.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Christina (Joe) Russman of Leith, Paul D. Gibbs, Jr. of Smithfield, Theodore Eugene Gibbs, Sr. and Janie Testa of Bruceton Mills, WV, Karen Renee Drake of Mather, Kevin R (Kelly) Gibbs, Sr. of Mather, Pam and Andre Dean of Florida; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers: Robert (Linda) Handlin of Hopwood and Theodore (Angela) Handlin of Virginia Beach, VA and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the John S. Maykuth Jr. Funeral Home, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 until 10 am the hour of service in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ronald Cottrell officiating.

Interment at Fairview (Percy) Cemetery, North Union, PA.

Due to the COVID-19 state and federal guidelines and restrictions, social distancing and masks are required at the viewing and services.