Barbara "Cookie" Gorby

Barbara K. "Cookie" Gorby, 79, formerly of 64 High St., passed away at her daughter's residence on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 with her family by her side.

Born on August 18, 1941 in Coleville, she was a daughter of the late Jess
Fred and Erma (Raught) Zone Harris. She was a graduate of Sheffield High School and had attended college.

On December 29, 1987 in Clarksburg, WV she married Luther Dale Gorby who preceded her in death in 2007.

Barb was a bartender at the Star Restaurant for 30 years. She enjoyed music and loved to play the piano, organ, and accordion.

She is survived by five daughters, Barbara (the late Michael) Floyd, of Lewis Run, Erma (James) Cox, of Warren, Joyce (Kevin) Caldwell, Naomi Smith, and Stacy (Dave) Skaggs, all of Bradford, three sons, Randy (Katrina) Mihalko, of Shinnston, WV, Doyle (Lisa) Harris, Sr., and Darel Mihalko, all of Bradford, one sister, Arline (the late Buck) Lewis, of Aliquippa, one brother, Gayle (Bonnie) Harris, of Georgetown, 20 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, husband Luther, two brothers Robert and Doyle, two sisters Virginia and Louise, granddaughter Starletta, and grandson Joshua.

Friends will be received on Friday August 28, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home, Inc. on South Ave. At 5:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Miller, retired United Methodist Minister, officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral
Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I love you Grandma cookie your in better hands so I will always love you I miss you
— Gene

Dear Stacy and families, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious mother. My love and prayers are with you. God comfort you all as only He can.
— Eve Hartle

Cookie, I think my mom gave you your COOKIE name. If you see her before I do, tell her “I love you” for me.
— May Sukanovich, cousin

Gram Thank you for everything you ever done for me and my kids and for taken us in as family..You will never be forgotten..love you..My thoughts and prayers with all the family
— Jessica

we loved cookie and will miss her alot sorry for your family loss
— dianechiodo and gino

Sorry for your loss Sending my love and prayers
— Trish White

Shelly, I know your mom will be greatly missed. Family was everything to her and I''m glad she had you all with her when she went home to be with the Lord. Condolences from Wally and me.
— Ruth Mapes

Condolences

  • I love you Grandma cookie your in better hands so I will always love you I miss you

    — Gene
  • Dear Stacy and families, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious mother. My love and prayers are with you. God comfort you all as only He can.

    — Eve Hartle
  • Cookie, I think my mom gave you your COOKIE name. If you see her before I do, tell her “I love you” for me.

    — May Sukanovich, cousin
  • Gram Thank you for everything you ever done for me and my kids and for taken us in as family..You will never be forgotten..love you..My thoughts and prayers with all the family

    — Jessica
  • we loved cookie and will miss her alot sorry for your family loss

    — dianechiodo and gino