[NFBNJ] With Sorrow KathyGabry's Dad Has passed

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
It is with great sorrow that I provide the following information of Kathy 
Gabry’s fathers passing.
Many on this distribution list know Kathy however, each week, the list is 
expanded and therefore, I offer the following.

Kathy, her husban Jon and her son, Jon are long time members with Parents of 
Blind Children-NJ.  In addition, Kathy is the editor of the Sounding Board, 
the publication of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.
The Gabry’s are long time advocates in the DeafBlind community.
To the Gabry family, remember the good memories, rememberthe time with your 
dad at dinner, remember the encouragement he gave to all, remember the 
numerous lives he touched with his time, effort and resources to raise 
expectations for so many.

Additional information is located after my signature block.


Warmly,
Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org
Raising Expectations To Live The Life You Want!

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William's Story
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William J. Kimber, M.D., 86, of Danville, passed away peacefully on March 9, 
2018, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
Bill was born in Glen Ridge, N,J., the son of William Francis and Jean Hogg 
Kimber.

After obtaining his bachelor's degree from Cornell University, Bill earned 
his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He did his residency 
in cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and came to Geisinger 
Medical Center in 1968. He retired in 2011 as a cardiologist and medical 
director of the School of Cardiovascular Technology. As a physician, Bill's 
focus was always on compassionate, patient-centered care. In his role as a 
teacher and mentor, Bill was respected for his objective, open-minded 
guidance and thoughtful leadership; he was a true nurturer of the next 
generation of cardiac professionals.

His family is grateful for the outpouring of support and kindness from the 
medical community, including his colleagues, former students and patients, 
during his courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Bill was an adventuresome spirit and believed in living life to the fullest. 
He was a true gentleman, who had a way of making everyone feel that they are 
important and belong.

Bill instilled in his family the responsibilities of all to community 
service. He was a longtime volunteer with the American Heart Association. He 
was also active in the Danville Red Cross, and many Danville High School 
students have him to thank for their CPR training.

Bill enjoyed a rousing game of tennis, a green fairway, and fresh powder on 
a ski slope. Food was another passion, with a steak and an ice cold beer 
leading the list of many favorites, along with crème brulee for dessert, and 
stimulating conversation to top it off. He was a voracious reader, 
especially of history and newspapers, and was a proud American who 
appreciated the beauty of this country, especially the mountains and woods, 
and our National Parks.

Bill is survived by his wife, Ann. Also surviving are his first wife, 
Patricia Kimber, and their children, Katherine (Jon) Gabry, of Kearny, N.J.; 
James (Pamela) Kimber, of York, David Kimber and John (Christina) Kimber, of 
Danville, as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His 
brother, Robert Kimber, of Temple, Maine, also survives, and his nephew, 
Greg Kimber.

The family is grateful to his caregivers at Nottingham Village and his 
companions at Home Instead Senior Care for their dedication, kindness and 
compassionate care.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 
(donatenow.heart.org), the Central Pennsylvania Division of the American Red 
Cross, 1804 N. Sixth St., Harrisburg, PA 17102, or the DeafBlind Community 
Access Network of New Jersey Inc., 187 Stewart Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home Inc., 42 W. 
Mahoning St., Danville.
Visit www.visneski.com.
Published on March 13, 2018

 
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