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GLORIA (née Spiegel), died Nov. 4, 2016 in Philadelphia. She was 94. A Brooklyn native, Heller was a staunch feminist; she was the first in her family to graduate from college, and became a political scientist. She married the artist Jules Heller (1919-2007), with whom she shared a love of jazz, mystery novels and travel. While living in Phoenix she served as Executive Director for the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging, under Bruce Babbitt. She leaves her brother, Norman Stevens; daughters Nancy and Jill Heller, sons-in-law Robert G. Regan and Charles C. Davis, and two grandchildren (Sonia L. and Evan A. Davis), plus several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial contributions may be given to Planned Parenthood or Philabundance.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 27, 2016.

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Joe Paulino

June 23, 2024

Hello, I'm looking thru my late mother's photo albums and found some pictures of Gloria. I did not know her. Looks like she had a full and wonderful life. Here's a photo of her from April 1948.

Athia Hardt

December 1, 2016

What an incredible woman! I worked with Gloria during the Babbitt days. Like everyone who knew her and Jules, grew to love them both. Condolences to family and friends.

Lenoir

November 30, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Heller family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Crystal

November 30, 2016

Heartfelt condolences to the Heller family. May the God of comfort, give you peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. I hope you find the promise at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 consoling.

November 28, 2016

My sincere condolences. Losing a loved one can bring on all sought of anxieties and when that happens throw them on God because He cares for you (1 Peter 5: 7). He'll help you to endure peacefully.

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