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Gloria Earls Obituary

EARLS, Gloria J.
Age 63, of Lowman, died at her home on Thursday, November 1, 2007, with her family by her side. Gloria was born August 9, 1944, daughter of the late Edward W. and Genevieve Dandrea Devitt. She is also predeceased by her brother, Edward C. Devitt. Gloria is survived by her husband, John M. Earls; sons and daughters-in-law, Martin E. and Lynette Cartwright of Elmira, Michael J. and Yvette Cartwright of Thombal, TX, Robert J. Cartwright of Portland, ME, and Christopher A. and Jackie Cartwright of Portland, ME; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Robert and Sylvia Devitt, and Sandy Devitt, all of Elmira; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Gloria was a graduate of Elmira schools. She had held various positions with Chemung County and retired in 2005 with 25 years of service. Gloria was an avid reader and loved the outdoors. She and John enjoyed their time together camping and fishing. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 5:15 p.m. Committal prayers and interment will take place at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Nov. 2, 2007.

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Nikkol Chiguma

November 6, 2007

I am so glad I had the opportunity to get to know Gloria. She had a kind spirit and a quick wit. She will be missed by all.

Reatha Hirsch

November 4, 2007

Marty.. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your Mother's love will always be with you, and she will live forever in your hearts and minds.

Love, prayers and hugs,
Reatha Hirsch

Laurie Molina

November 4, 2007

Marty and to your family. Hugs to you all. She was a very special lady to got into my heart. I will miss her dearly ... love to you all

Amy Mattison

November 3, 2007

u will be sadley miss u were such a wonderfull person but u will always will never be forgoton and will always be love and i wish u and ur familey deep sympathy and may god be with them in these times of need god called u home uncle jhon i wish u deep sympathy and love in this time of need

theresa mattison

November 3, 2007

John we are so sorry to hear of your lost our thoughts and prayers are with you.love your sister Theresa

Becky Hutsick

November 3, 2007

May god be with you in the time of your sorrow!

Linda Layman

November 3, 2007

Prayers and love Marty to you and your entire family.

pamela bailey

November 3, 2007

marty best wishes to you and all your family, my prayers are with you..

Christy Hutsick Williams

November 3, 2007

I express my deepest sympothey in the loss of your mother!

We Love You Grandma!!!

Chris Cartwright

November 3, 2007

We will miss you Grandma!!!

Linda Lewis

November 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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