IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gloria Ann
Kimmel
July 8, 1929 – March 22, 2018
Obituary
Gloria Ann Kimmel of Hermitage passed away at 11:01 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Nugent's CCRC, Hermitage, after an extended illness.
She was 88.
Mrs. Kimmel was born July 8, 1929, in Roanoke, Virginia, a daughter of the late Cecil O. and Glenna (Crumpacker) Showalter. A graduate of Somerset (PA) High School, she lived in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania during her youth as her father served numerous Church of the Brethren congregations as pastor.
In 1947 Gloria married the love of her life, Robert Kimmel, in Somerset County, Pa. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2017.
A housewife, Gloria took care of the home and her children while Bob was a truck driver for 40 years. She was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage. She was also a member and past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 237, Sharpsville, which merged with Farrell Chapter 156.
Surviving is her husband Bob, at the residence; four children and their spouses, Robert Kimmel, Jr. (Virginia), of Mt. Sidney, VA; Connie Sanders (Randy), of Warren, OH; David Kimmel (Tina), of Hermitage; and Brenda Rewis (William), of Ellenton, FL; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, who were her pride and joy; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Showalter, of Stanton, VA.
Besides her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Showalter, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Marsha Flowers.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sharon Baptist Church, 1531 George St., Hermitage, PA 16148.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Order of the Eastern Star, Farrell Chapter 156, will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the conclusion of calling hours.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, in the funeral home, with Rev. Randy Emmorey, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment: Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Sipesville, PA.
Mrs. Kimmel was born July 8, 1929, in Roanoke, Virginia, a daughter of the late Cecil O. and Glenna (Crumpacker) Showalter. A graduate of Somerset (PA) High School, she lived in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania during her youth as her father served numerous Church of the Brethren congregations as pastor.
In 1947 Gloria married the love of her life, Robert Kimmel, in Somerset County, Pa. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2017.
A housewife, Gloria took care of the home and her children while Bob was a truck driver for 40 years. She was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church, Hermitage. She was also a member and past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 237, Sharpsville, which merged with Farrell Chapter 156.
Surviving is her husband Bob, at the residence; four children and their spouses, Robert Kimmel, Jr. (Virginia), of Mt. Sidney, VA; Connie Sanders (Randy), of Warren, OH; David Kimmel (Tina), of Hermitage; and Brenda Rewis (William), of Ellenton, FL; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, who were her pride and joy; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Showalter, of Stanton, VA.
Besides her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Showalter, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Marsha Flowers.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sharon Baptist Church, 1531 George St., Hermitage, PA 16148.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Order of the Eastern Star, Farrell Chapter 156, will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the conclusion of calling hours.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, in the funeral home, with Rev. Randy Emmorey, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment: Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Sipesville, PA.
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