Virginia Beach – Gilda Weber, aged 99, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Born on June 5, 1926, she lived a long life devoted to her family.
Gilda was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and graduated from Beth Israel School of Nursing just as WWII ended. She worked briefly until she met her husband, George. She then dedicated her life to marriage and family in Westbury, N.Y. There, she was an active member of the Community Reform Temple. Later in life, she returned to work as a team member of the jewelry service department at Fortunoff’s Department Store.
She is remembered fondly by family for her special meals and especially her baking. Gilda enjoyed traveling with George and visiting grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved the movies. She enjoyed trips to New York City for the theatre and museums. Eventually, George and Gilda moved to Virginia Beach to be closer to family.
Gilda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Victor Weber. She is survived by her loving children: daughter JoAnn Dervay and her husband Dana; son Don Weber and his wife, Robin; son Kenneth Weber and his wife, Ellen. She also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: Jacob Weber and his wife, Hannah, Joseph Weber, Riede Dervay, Russell Dervay, and one great-grandchild, Marcus Weber.
A graveside service will be held at a later date, where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Albert G. Horton, Jr. National Veteran’s Cemetery. The family invites friends and loved ones to share their memories and condolences online at www.altmeyerfh.com. Donations may be made in Gilda’s memory to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Westminster Canterbury on the Bay Home Hospice, Virginia Beach, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Virginia Beach..