Photo courtesy of Bartley Funeral Home - Minerva
Sep 29, 1949 - Jul 16, 2025
I am so sorry for the passing of your mom. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be.
Cheri Francis
July 19, 2025 | North Canton, OH | Family
She was the best mother in the world that anyone could ask for i will miss her dearly I will always love ❤ her to Heaven and back I love you mom.
Tinafrancis131yahoo.com Francis
July 17, 2025 | Magnolia, OH | Daughter
So sorry Tina with the passing of your Mother.
You and Eric and your Father are in our prayers. She is at peace and with God.
Andy Lee and Larry Parslow
July 17, 2025 | Uniontown, OH
Tina & Eric, You both have shown your love, faithfulness and strength during this difficult time. Tina, you were your mom's hero. May God's love and peace comfort you. Our heartfelt love and sympathy, Tony & Mary
Mary DeWitt
July 17, 2025 | Uniontown, OH | Family
Tina, I am saddened by the loss of your Mom. You have been a very loyal and loving daughter. You and Eric have been in my prayers.
Veronica Conrad
July 16, 2025 | Akron, OH
We will miss u
Elizabeth Gentry
July 16, 2025 | Coshocton, OH
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bartley Funeral Home
July 16, 2025 | Minerva, OH
Gloria Ann Howard, age 75 of Malvern, passed away at Arbors at Minerva on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Gloria was born in Canton, Ohio on September 29, 1949 to Earl Roush and Hazel (Hester) Roush. Throughout her life, Gloria found joy in the simple pleasures that brought her closer to nature and loved ones. She was an avid camper and fisherman, often seeking solace in the great outdoors. Her playful spirit shone through as she enjoyed playing games on her phone, engaging in lively rounds of Bingo, and sharing laughter over card games. Gloria also had a fondness for the thrill of gambling, which she treated as another way to savor life's excitement.Family gatherings were of utmost importance to Gloria, where she delighted in the warmth of those around her. Fond memories were made during bonfires, where stories were shared, and bonds were strengthened. Her legacy of love and togetherness will be carried on by those she held dear.She is survived by her devoted spouse, Richard Howard of Minerva, and her loving daughter, Tina Francis, son-in-law Eric Francis, and a granddaughter, Nevaeh Francis. Gloria’s memory will also live on through her sisters: Linda Flinner of Dalton, Mary Kaiser of Massillon, Deborah Bixler of Bolivar, and Gale Slazer of Canton. In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in death by her cherished daughter, Joni Howard. Memorial service will be held at Bartley Funeral Home, 205 West Lincoln Way, Minerva, Ohio, on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Christopher Rhodes of Dover Baptist Church officiating.
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