Robert Edward Gilbert, 73, of Scranton, PA, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Abington Manor, Clarks Summit, PA. Born November 3, 1942 in South Meriden, CT, he was the son of the late Dorothy Gilbert Trumbo. He is survived by one sister: Audrey Padden of Scranton, PA. He was preceded in death by one niece: Theresa Maryann Padden; a brother-in-law: Thomas Donald Padden. Private funeral arrangements were held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment, Willow View Cemetery, Clifford, PA. Arrangements were under the care of the Edward A. Wade Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA. Final Resting Place Willow View Cemetery 120 Cemetery Street Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413