Julian D. Gust, 2, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 as a result of a house fire. Sadly, Julian's brother Gabriel T. Kalinofski and mother Jennifer L. Wilder passed away with him in the fire.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of Tyler R. Gust, Hamburg; and the late Jennifer L. Wilder. Julian was always happy and dancing. He loved playing with his brother and dogs Gannon and Molly and being with his family.
Julian is also survived by his paternal grandfather: Douglas A. Gust, Hamburg; paternal grandmother: Cindy (Schappell), wife of Scott Bortz, Wyomissing; maternal grandmother: Kathleen Ann (Heinly) Wilder, Hamburg; maternal grandfather: David Lee Wilder, and his wife Gwen, Gulfport, Mississippi; paternal great-grandparents: Richard and Mary Schappell, Lenhartsville; maternal great-grandmother: Fay Stock, Douglassville; maternal great-grandmother: Diane McCalister, Chiefland, Florida; and maternal great-grandfather: Jerry Lee Wilder and his wife Pat, in Texas.
Anyone who has ever been touched by Julian, Jennifer and Gabriel and got to experience their joy should come and celebrate their lives with their families.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to local fire companies.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jennifer, Gabriel and Julian will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 am from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, PA 19526. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamburg. A visitation with the families will be held in the church Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 am. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is honored to be helping the families during this difficult time. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.