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Gloria Napierala Obituary

NAPIERALA

Gloria Jean

Gloria Jean Napierala, 64, of Metamora, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after her courageous battle with recurrent cancer. Gloria was born March 19, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Delores (Disher) and John Bellner.

Gloria married her high school love, Tom, on July 19, 1968. Together they raised two sons, Jason and Aaron, and spent years together as

a family camping, hunting, fishing and gardening. Before graduating from nursing school in 1989, Gloria worked as a homemaker, preschool teacher, bus driver and mail carrier. Most recently, she worked for 21 years at the Anne Grady Center in

Holland, Ohio as a dedicated nurse supervisor, overseeing care for adults and children with developmental disabilities. For fun, Gloria enjoyed trying her luck at slot machines. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her positive spirit and sense of humor made those around her smile. Her compassionate heart and loving manner always drew family and friends close to her. She will be greatly missed as a wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend and nurse.

Left to cherish her memory is her committed and loving husband of 45 years, Tom; sons, Jason and Aaron (Lisa); grandchildren, Samuel, Daniel, Zander, Liana and one on the way; mother, Delores Disher; father, John (Debbie) Bellner; sister, Carol (Zeke) Huddleston, and brother, Joe Bellner. Gloria was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Bellner, and stepfather, Howard Disher.

The family would like to give sincere thanks to Dr. John C. Evanoff, Dr. Timothy Kasunic, the nurses at the Hickman Center, and Heartland Hospice Center for their specialized care and support.

Gloria lived by the Serenity Prayer:

God, grant me the serenity

to accept the things

I cannot change;

courage to change

the things I can;

and wisdom to know

the difference

The family will receive guests Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900).

Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in Gloria's memory are asked to consider The Victory Center or The Anne Grady Center.

To leave a special message for Gloria's family please visit

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Published by The Blade on Jan. 16, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Napierala

4 Entries

January 22, 2014

Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers. Bob Brandeberry

Ladies of the Victory Center love you Gloria. My heart goes out to your family.

Melissa Paskvan

January 16, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jason Albring

January 16, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Aaron, Jason & Tom. I recall some hysterical moments with Gloria while I was growing up with Aaron. She was always fun to be around, and never had a negative comment. I know she'll be dearly missed by all.

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