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Gilbert Lee "Gibby" Thermes

1/15/1944 - 7/22/2019

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Obituary For Gilbert Lee "Gibby" Thermes

Gilbert Lee, “Gibby” Thermes,75, lifelong resident of Wintersville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence of natural causes. He was born in Steubenville on January 15, 1944, a son of the late Gilbert and Jean Carnahan Thermes. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Barbara E. Thermes, on February 21, of this year. Gibby and Barbara met in Junior high and had been together ever since. They were graduates of Wintersville High School and married for 55 years. Gibby worked as a crane operator at the 80 inch Wheeling Steel plant. He and Barbara, together, were owner and operators of Ohio Valley Answering Service, Steubenville Answering service, G & B Rentals, and Sunset Window Company. They began the Gil Thermes Fence Company and worked together for more than 53 years. Gibby served as Executive Director of the Big Brother Organization in the 1970's and was a member of the Steubenville Masonic Lodge #45; 32 degree Scottish Rite, and First Westminister Presbyterian Church, Steubenville. Gibby was known for his positive and congenial personality and with helping others in need. Often described as the “whistler"" as he whistled so often everywhere he went. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. He is survived by his children; Lesa Costlow, Leslie Thermes and Tanner Thermes, sisters; Karen Ridgeway and Shelly (John) Polsinelli, and brother Jeff Thermes, brother in law Robert Harvey, and sister in law Bonnie DiDomenico, 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. As per Gibby's wishes, the family will be celebrating his life privately. Special thanks to Mark Morrow, his caregiver and Rev. Jason Elliot for all his help towards the family. Donations may be made in memory to First Westminster Presbyterian Church, 235 North 4th St. Steubenville, or Valley Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Don Carnahan

    My prayer's are for the entire Thermes and Carnahan families during this trying time! This cousin of Gil will never forget him! Hope to see you again on the other side!

  • 09/03/2024

    Richard and Barbara Wells

    We were sadden to learn of Gil's death, especially so soon after his wife Barbara. He was a wonderful person who we were fortunate to know as a neighbor, friend and builder of very good fences. Please accept our deepest sympathy as it his loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    STEVE KRAWSON

     SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,JEFF. I WAS GIL'S AND YOUR NEIGHBOR IN 2007. I LIVED AT 19 MURPHY AVE. CONDOLENCES TO  ALL YOUR FAMILY. GIL WAS SO KIND TO ME. STEVE  KRAWSON

  • 09/03/2024

    Deborah Fleming

    Condolences to the whole family for both Barbara and Gibby.

  • 09/03/2024

    Arlene Carnahan

    Sorry to learn of Gibby 's passing he was a wonderful person.  

  • 09/03/2024

    Walter Watkins

    Many years ago Gibby and I wok together delivering flowers for Mildreds Florist I last spoke with Gibby in August 2017 at an all class reunion.  Will miss you, I enjoyed the time we worked together

  • 09/03/2024

    Jim and Cindy Sninchak

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers to Gil's family. What a wonderful man he was.Jim and Cindy Sninchak 

  • 09/03/2024

    Beverly Sullivan

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Will be thinking of you. He is walking streets of gold.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rebecca Fleming

  • 09/03/2024

    Debbie, Ashley and Matthew Firm

  • 09/03/2024

    Goldia Smurda

    So sorry for your loss/

  • 09/03/2024

    Lori Peirgallini

    So sad to hear about Gibby - heaven just gained a gem ! 

  • 09/03/2024

    Mike Berarducci

    Rest in peace Gil.....condolences to family and his many friends

  • 09/03/2024

    Ralph Kuester

    Goodbye to another classmate. You and Barb are together again and at peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Patty Barker

    Sorry, Lea and family for your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rose Minch

    My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family,  I am so grateful for the time i had with Gibby, knowing he is at peace and reunited with Barbara offers great comfort.  Fly high with the Angels, I will miss seeing that infectious smile every time i saw you. You will always remain in our hearts memories .

  • 09/03/2024

    Theresa Penner

    Prayers to all..... Theresa and Cameron Penner

  • 09/03/2024

    Frank and Nadine McEwen

    Less and family. Nadine and I would like to send our deepest condolences and prayers to you on Gibby's passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mr & Mrs Burke Dale Sullivan,Jr

    Sorry for your loss of a wonderful man and friend now Heaven's gain to be with the Love of his life. God Bless you all. Our Love Burke & Polly Sullivan.

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