Suzanne "Sue" Hancock Gilbert

• Suzanne H. Gilbert, wife of William F. Gilbert, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Williamsport, died on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Born in Phillipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Gilbert W. and Laura (Hayden) Hancock. She graduated from Sugar Valley High School in 1955 and Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing in 1958, and attended George Washington University.

She retired from Susquehanna Home Care in 1999 after a 44-year nursing career.

She previously belonged to Messiah Lutheran Church and sang in its choir, served on numerous committees, and held the position of Women of the ELCA (WELCA) vice-chairperson.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg.

She served on the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Board and was a member of Business Professional Women (BPW) in Muncy, PA, and the Muncy Hospital Nurses’ Organization.

She volunteered with the Red Cross, Susquehanna Health Systems, American Rescue Workers, and the Community Arts Theater.

She is survived by her two sons, William (Julie) of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Robert (Lori) of Ephrata, PA; and her granddaughters, Carly and Anya of Ephrata, PA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Charles; and her sisters, Lois and Nyna.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, at Bethany Village – Richard D. Rife Center, 325 Wesley Circle, Mechanicsburg, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania.

• By Mail: Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania, 3605 Vartan Way, Suite 203, Harrisburg, PA 17110
• Online: theNFP.org