She was born in Buffalo and was the daughter of the late Leslie R. and Vera F. McElheney Christ.

Mrs. Gaebler was the widow of the late Robert W. Gaebler who died in 1995.

She taught fifth grade for twenty-seven years in the Phoenix, New York School District.

Mrs. Gaebler was a graduate of the Cuba Central School and SUNY Oswego.

She is survived by Patricia Ray Gaebler Nalette of California, one son, Robert L. Gaebler of Pavillion, NY, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba, NY 14727 on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with viewing at 11:00 A.M. and a Funeral Service at Noon. Pastor Claudia Little will officiate.

Burial will follow in Black Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the City of Hope Cancer Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010.