GILBERT, Verna M. (Nee Deffinger) Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Gilbert for 65 years. Loving mother of Candy (Michael) Hasselbeck, Brenda Howard (the late Randy), Guy (Mary) Gilbert and Lynn Gilbert (Lilianne). Devoted grandmother of Tim Howard (Ann), Megan (Jamie) Grabowski, Ben (Tara) Gilbert and great grandmother of Blake and Bryce Gilbert. Loving daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Deffinger. Dear sister of the late Larry Deffinger, Richard Deffinger Jr. and Gloria Miller. Sister in law of Joyce Mundstock (the late Glenn) Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 87 years of age. Visitation at MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Rd., on TUESDAY from 10:30 AM until time of Funeral Service at 12:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 615 Elsinore Pl #400, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or to the American Heart Assoc., 5211 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227. www.bjmeyer.com