Gilbert Howard Harbaugh

     Gilbert H. Harbaugh, age 88, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 27, 2023, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was the husband of Peggy (Haun) Harbaugh, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Calvin Harbaugh and Marietta (McCleaf) Harbaugh.  

     Gilbert worked for 38+ years in the printing industry for Dee Printing company.  He served our country in the Army from 1954 to 1959.  In his spare time, Gilbert enjoyed deer hunting with his friends and family members.  Gilbert’s garage was the “hub” where everyone gathered.      

     In addition to his wife Peggy, Gilbert is survived by one daughter, Denise Dugan of Perry Hall, MD; three siblings, Fred Harbaugh, Janet Kennedy, and Shirley Harbaugh; two grandchildren, Kellee and Gregory; two great-grandchildren, Kamryn and Colton; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Gilbert is predeceased by his siblings, Irene Lynch, Richard Harbaugh, Harvey Harbaugh, and Linda Harbaugh. 

     You are invited to visit with Gilbert’s family and friends from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Contributions in his memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service.  https://kacsimpact.org/support/ 

    Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square.  To view Gilbert’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com