Cheryl Gilvary, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her home. She and her husband, Patrick J. Gilvary, Jr., celebrated their 8th year wedding anniversary on August 2, 2026.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Elaine A. Porzucek Purta and the late Charles J. Purta. She was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 1992 and Bloomsburg University, Class of 1996. Cheryl was a member of Communion of Staints Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.
In addition to being survived by her husband and mother, she is also survived by her sister, Charlene Bigelow and husband, Mark; nephews and niece, Nicholas, Joshua and Alexandra Bigelow.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Communion of Saints Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston.
Family and friends may pay their respects Saturday morning at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Baloga Funeral Home, Inc., 1201 Main Street, Pittston (Port Griffith).
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