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1920
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2006
Gladys Piper Obituary
She was born Sunday, March 7, 1920, in Mechanicsburg, and was a daughter of the late Harry S. and Effie M. (Clepper) Weaver.
She was the widow of Kenneth J. Piper, who died Dec. 29, 2003.
Gladys retired in 1982, from the former C & M Sportswear in Carlisle after many years of service as a seamstress.
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a son, Larry E. Piper, who died June 1, 1953.
She is survived by a son, Donald E. Piper (and his wife, Diana) of Mt. Holly Springs; two daughters, Nancy L. Hall (and her husband, Douglas) of Carlisle and Joyce E. Piper, with whom she lived; two sisters, Ida C. Brymesser and Arlene L. Worley, both of Carlisle; four grandsons, David Hall, Michael Piper, Jason Piper and Donald Piper Jr.; three granddaughters, Stacey Failor, LaShawn Sheaffer and Denise Johnson; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with the Rev. Dr. Neil L. Irons officiating.Burial will be in Westminster Cemetery, Carlisle. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of services at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bob Bowermaster
November 16, 2006
Donnie and Joyce my deepest sympathy. It has been a long time since we've seen each other. May the Lord be with you and give you comfort.
Larry,Lori,Lisa,&Ruth Steigleman
November 16, 2006
Nancy,Doug,Joyce,Donnie,and all of the family;
We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Piper. Our thoughts are with all of you. Talk to you soon.
Susie Skinner
November 16, 2006
My heart is with you
Love,
Susie
Denny & Lois
November 15, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Sometimes there are no perfect words only thoughtful silences that whisper softly of caring. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Deb Yeager
November 15, 2006
Nancy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Love,
Deb, John, Elizabeth & Trey
Dianne (Wolf) Smith
November 15, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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