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Gloria Levan Obituary

Gloria M. Levan, 85, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Levan, who died in 2003.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Boms) Kogelman. Gloria was a graduate of William Allen High School and Allentown Business School. She worked as a secretary for Attorney Hank Perkin for many years. Gloria was a member of VFW Post 2124 and the Jerusalem Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and loved flowers.

Survivors: Daughters, Cecilia D. McDonell and her husband Gerald of Allentown and Colleen M. Schuon and her husband Donald of Kingston, NY; sons, Robert A. and Michael D. of Salisbury Township and Randy A. of Emmaus; 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Meghan and Erin; 4 great-grandchildren, Colin, Ben, Dylan and Logan. Gloria was preceded in death by her son Steven Levan and brother Ronald Kogelman.

Services: A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., 46 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown. A second viewing will be held from 10-11 AM on Monday morning in Jerusalem Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18103, with the funeral service to follow in the church at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to Jerusalem Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury.

Published by Morning Call on Dec. 12, 2019.
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May you rest in Peace sweet Gloria Levan, we will miss seeing your smiling face at church. Our thoughts and prayer our with your dear family. Marilyn, Scott, Alex, Shawn & Ruth

December 15, 2019

Randy, I am truly sorry for your loss. May God give and your family strength at this time of mourning. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tina Miller

December 15, 2019

You can't find a better person than Gloria!! I love her dearly!!

Susan Phelan

December 14, 2019

Levan family sorry to hear about your loss your mother will be sorely missed by many.

Timmie . Kaela. Jean Seifert

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December 14, 2019

Colleen I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Ann Meyer

December 13, 2019

Gloria you will never be forgotten, I will always have you close to my heart, My beautiful Lady. Lots of kisses and hugs.

Love Always

Ivonne Olmeda

Ivonne Olmeda

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December 13, 2019

I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Thinking of you and your family. Remember all the beautiful memories.

Jennifer Benbow

Friend

December 12, 2019

Mike and family, We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Please know we are praying for you and your family at this most difficult time.

Bonnie & Stan (Tamata) Thomasik

December 12, 2019

We are sorry to hear about Glorias passing. We were so blessed to have known her. Such a wonderful lady.

Butch & Holly White

Friend

December 12, 2019

Gloria,
Your dedication,loyalty and hard work to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary is greatly appreciated. You will surely be missed!

Elsie & Dan Bohr

December 12, 2019

Sorry to the Levan family for your loss. I have loved her since when I was young. She will be so missed.. Love and God bless.
Tina and Dan Steckel

Tina Steckel

Friend

December 12, 2019

Sweet mama Gloria RIP you will be deeply missed

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Chan

Friend

December 12, 2019

Cecilia and family - So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother I have so many fond memories of her in the kitchen, talking with everyone and making everyone feel so welcome and at home. Conversations I had with her will be forever cherished She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this most difficult time.

Cindy Buchter

December 12, 2019

Thoughts & prayers for Gloria & her family. Such a sweet, thoughtful person. I always enjoyed visiting her. I'm so sorry that I didn't get to see her after she got out of the hospital.

Betty Pappas

December 12, 2019

Sandra Chan

December 12, 2019

So sorry for yo loss, Gloria was such a wonderful person

Jane Popovich

Friend

December 12, 2019

Fond memories of your dear mother. Our deepest sympathy.
Warren and Gail Kratzer
Wimauma, Florida

Gail Kratzer

December 12, 2019

So very sorry to hear this. Gloria was such a sweet soul and so much love. She will be deeply missed

Rachel ziegler

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December 12, 2019

Cecilia and family - so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Always enjoyed talking with her at Church. Hoping that the support of family and friends will be a help to you at this time.

Patricia & Dave Yemm

Friend

December 12, 2019

Mike, Bob, & the rest of the Levan family, so sorry for your lost, your mother was such a nice, giving person, I'm sure she will be missed by all!

Dan Hillegas

December 12, 2019

Prayers to the whole family.

Elley Snyder

December 12, 2019

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