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Gloria Stevens Obituary
BARBERTON -- Gloria Ann Stevens (nee Ferko), 73, passed away February 18, 2014 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Gloria was born in Akron and was a life resident of Barberton where she retired from the Barberton City School System after 20 years as a food service employee. She also attended Prince of Peace holic Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice Ferko and sister, Jacqueline Harwell, survivors include her daughters, Robin Dow of South Carolina, Debbi (James) McLaughlin of Oklahoma, Terri Aldecoa of Louisiana and Danielle Barnes of Norton; grandchildren, Jason McLaughlin, Dr. Samantha Harmon, Zachary, Julia, Quinton, Christian and Abigail Aldecoa and Aiden and Emma Barnes; great-granddaughter, Jaclyn Harmon; and brother, John David Ferko of Norton.
Dear Sister, If love and prayers could have saved you, you would be here.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Prince of Peace holic Church, 1263 Shannon Ave., Norton, Fr. Robert Jackson celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hour ONE HOUR PRIOR to the Mass all at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or Lupus Foundation. www.silva-hostetler.com
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catherine andris
April 15, 2014
my dear sweet friend Gloria I miss you more than you can imagine I think of you so much may you rest in peace
Mike Fullbright
March 27, 2014
Terri, my condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Gloria was such a nice lady to me growing up. She will not be forgotten. Take care.
February 21, 2014
Gloria, Thank you for being a good friend. May you rest in peace. I'm sure the heavens are rejoicing as they have just received their newest Angel. I pray your family will find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Carol Harm
Kelley Sandoval
February 21, 2014
My Dear Friend Terri ~ I'm there with you in heart? I didn't know your MOM but she had to have been a wonderful person to give us you. God Bless your family during this difficult time.
Wendy Catalano
February 21, 2014
Danielle, may your family find peace in this difficult time. My heart goes out to you.
Trudy Walters
February 20, 2014
Danielle: So sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
michelle mathis
February 20, 2014
Danielle and family,
I am so sorry for the passing of you mom. Gloria was a wonderful person..always had a kind word and a smile. You have my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Kathy Bulgrin (Lambes)
February 20, 2014
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God be with you during this time to help to comfort you and your families.
February 20, 2014
I will always remember you as the "garden" lady and will miss you until we all meet again someday! RIP Gloria and as the Lord would say...."well done humble and faithful servant."
Tom & Orva Cross
February 20, 2014
We are so sorry to here of the passing of Gloria,she was very kind and so easy going and well liked by all who new her.
Danielle Barnes
February 20, 2014
I love you momma!!
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