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Gloria Gerber Obituary

Gloria Jean Gerber, 74, passed away February 26, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was well known as a designer of unique handbags and jewelry. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Gerber. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Edgemon; her granddaughter, Vanessa Reiss and her grandson, James Reiss. She has an interactive online memorial at gloriagerber.forevermissed.com. Her handmade jewelry and handbag collection is available for purchase at The Akrona Gallery in Akron.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Feb. 28, 2020.

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Dorothy

February 22, 2025

Dearest girl, I miss you still...and always.

Dorothy Lancaster

February 28, 2020

Here's to you, dearest girl!

Gloria Jean Gerber was my beloved sister. She just happened to have different parents. After meeting at an art show almost twenty years ago, we shared martinis and laughter and unbearable losses over time. Knowing she was there always made it easier. She will forever be in my heart.

Kim and Vanessa, I'm so glad we had the chance to meet. She loved you and James so much and talked of you always. What a very special lady you were privileged to have as a mother and grandmother. My arms are around you.

Love,
Dorothy

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