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LABY: Gilda R. Laby, on June 29, 2025. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Laby.

Loving mother of Arthur Laby (Rachel) and the late Jason Laby (Jodi). Sister of the late Shirley

Gottfried (Norman). Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Laby, Michael Laby, Sonia Laby, and

Ethan Laby. Also survived by many beloved cousins and family members. The daughter of Julius

and Ida Radbord, Gilda was raised in Squirrell Hill with many family members living within a

few blocks. She kept strong family ties throughout her life, including hosting numerous relatives,

neighbors, and friends for holidays-all were welcome, even when they divided between "first

shift" and "second shift" for meals. Gilda was a wonderful cook and baker, and the coffee was

always hot and fresh, long before the advent of Starbucks. She was a good listener and many

used her as a sounding board, spending hours at her cherished white kitchen table sharing secrets

or seeking advice. She graduated from Pitt, married, and became a teacher. After raising two

boys, she reentered the working world. She dabbled in calligraphy, became a volunteer docent at

Hartwood Acres, and eventually opened her own jewelry and gift store in Station Square. She

was loyal to Pittsburgh. She held season tickets to the Pittsburgh Symphony for many decades,

was a lifelong member of Carnegie Museums, and was a dedicated Pittsburgh Penguins fan. She

had strong values and quietly tried to instill them into those around her. She saw the best in

everyone; she appreciated and valued their merit and their accomplishments and was quick to

overlook their foibles. Family was her first priority. She was fiercely devoted to her sons and

adored her four grandchildren. She spoke often about her beloved parents, her sister, her many

aunts, uncles, and cousins, and how much they meant to her growing up together in or near

Pittsburgh. Contributions can be made to Beth Shalom Synagogue or to Allegheny County Parks

Foundation, with a direction to Hartwood Acres. Graveside service and Interment were held at

Beth Shalom Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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Laby: Gilda R. Laby, on June 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Laby. Loving mother of Arthur Laby (Rachel) and the late Jason Laby (Jodi). Dearest sister of the late Shirley Gottfried (Norman). Beloved grandmother of Jonathan Laby, Michael Laby, Sonia Laby, and Ethan Laby. Also survived by many loving cousins and family members. The daughter of Julius and Ida Radbord, Gilda was raised in Squirrell Hill with many family members nearby and kept strong family ties throughout her life. She was a good listener, and many used her as a sounding board, sharing secrets or seeking advice. She graduated from Pitt, married, and became a teacher and years later owned a jewelry and gift store in Station Square. She was loyal to Pittsburgh, but family was her first priority, devoted to her husband, sons, and four grandchildren. Contributions can be made to Beth Shalom Synagogue or to Allegheny County Parks Foundation, with a direction to Hartwood Acres. Graveside service and Interment were held at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com