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Gladys Sorace Obituary
Gladys Carolyn (Dunlevy) Sorace, 95 of Scottdale, passed peacefully at 6:30 AM Friday, February 28, 2025 in Independence Health System's Frick Hospital, Mt Pleasant
"Dumpy" as she was lovingly referred to by family and friends, was born on July 21, 1929 in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward M. and Frances A. (Wagner) Dunlevy. She was married for 60 years to Vincent S. “Vinnie" Sorace, who passed away on May 28, 2012.
Dumpy was a professional
hairstylist and longtime proprietor of Gladys' Beauty Salon in Scottdale. She was a 1948 graduate of Scottdale High School and of the Uniontown Beauty Academy.
Her colorful personality was an attribute, in a loving way, that touched numerous lives throughout her lifetime; A true friend to many!
Dumpy will be sadly missed by her family; her daughter, Lynne Kendrish; her son, Vince Sorace and Joe Leos; her sister-in-law, Patricia Dunlevy; her son-in-law's children,
Scott Kendrish and Lara Franks and Steve Kendrish and his wife Mary Ann and their son, Stephen and Hailey Powell; and her numerous Nieces, Nephews and Close Friends.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Dumpy was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Dunlevy (Mary Lou); her brother, Chuck "Wimpy" Dunlevy; her sister, Frances "Sissie" Frank (Morely); her brother-in-law, Larry Sorace (Sylvia); her sisters-in-law, Angie Snyder
(Harry), Jeannie Davis (Don), and their parents, Louis and Vincenza Sorace; her niece DJ Brandee Bowen; her nephew, Dave Dunlevy; and her son-in-law, Bob Kendrish with whom she ran the Mudslide Open Golf Outing for many years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday March 25, 2025 at the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale with Rev. Father Michael Sikon as celebrant.
Personalized arrangements are
under the professional supervision of the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring Street, Scottdale (http://www.fergusonfunerals.com).
Memorials may be made to theCause, Charity or Church of your choosing. Love Lasts Forever!
Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Sorace
Douglas Walker
February 27, 2026
I'll always miss you Gladie.
LaVonne R Hanlon
March 11, 2025
Dumpy cut my hair for many years and she had a great personality. Enjoyed my time with her while getting a hair cut! I will pray for comfort for her family at this difficult time.
Michele (Boshinsky) King
March 11, 2025
Lynnie....so sorry for your loss. You certainly have had a rough year. You have some beautiful angels watching over you and your brother. I am sending lots of love your way.
Nancy Morrow
March 8, 2025
Lynne and Vinny, I´m saddened to hear about the loss of your dear mother. She was one of a kind and a joy to be around!
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Jim Stull
March 7, 2025
I always tell the stories Dumpy told me when I was a kid getting my hair cut. She was a true one of a kind. She was a beautiful soul
Mary Ann (Stull) Taylor
March 7, 2025
Dumpy, you will be sorely missed. Mom(Garnet Stull) and I loved the stories we would leave your salon with after each visit!! You will never be forgotten! Pete and Mary Ann Taylor.
Maria Koter
March 6, 2025
Lynne and Vince, Glady's spirited personality was always a source of joy for me. She made everyone feel like a cherished friend. She will not be forgotten. My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Patricia Sapanara
March 6, 2025
My sincere sympathy to Lynne and all of your family and friends. I don't know of anybody that Dumpy didn't touch their lives in one way or another. She definitely was one special lady ❤❤
Dave and Lorri Bambrey
March 6, 2025
Simply the best! Enough said.
Doug Walker
March 6, 2025
Words cannot express my sorrow, she was a second mother to so many. What a Great loss.
Janet Burns
March 6, 2025
Lynn-
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Gladys was indeed a special lady and the life of the party. She always had a smile for everyone! May she rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Bill & Janet Burns
Mary C Jones
March 5, 2025
Dumpy thank you for always cheering me up. Your lively spirit was so love !
Sheldon Epstein
March 5, 2025
Sorace Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of Gladys.
My Mother went to her hair salon for many years, and she always enjoyed going there.
Her passing is a loss to the community, and all of the people who knew and admired her.
With deepest sympathy,
Sheldon Epstein
Goldie Malone Lohr
March 5, 2025
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I remember her cutting my hair when I was a child. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.q
Diane Bown Martray
March 5, 2025
Lynne
Derek R
March 5, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Timothy Hurst
March 5, 2025
Deepest sympathy to her family. A Scottdale icon loved by many. Loved this woman. Blessings.
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