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Gladys Travis Obituary
Born November 18, 1929 in New Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Jared M. Skinner and Alberta Margaret Akins Skinner.
She married Harvey George Travis on June 10, 1950. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2011.
Mrs. Travis graduated from the dental hygiene program at Temple University and went on to work in the community for over 40 years as a registered dental hygienist.
She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Slippery Rock.
Mrs. Travis was well liked, strong, calm, well organized and always kept her sense of humor.
Survivors include her grandson, Michael Richard (Ashley) Travis of Boyers; great-granddaughters, Destiny, Khloe and Jaelin; two sisters, Mary Belle Bordone of Virginia Beach, Va.; Margaret Lorraine (Nello) Allori of Heath, Ohio; brother, Jared F. "Kerry" (Val) Skinner of New Bethlehem; ten nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Lorraine Torshizi; son, Richard Todd Travis; grandson, Lance Corporal Saeed J. Torshizi Jr.; and brother, Charles Skinner.
Funeral Service Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church in New Bethlehem.
Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery in New Bethlehem.
Memorial contributions may be given to Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard or to a Veterans Organization of your choice.
Arrangements are at the direction of the Smith Funeral Home in Slippery Rock.
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M. Renee Biegun
February 20, 2021
Aunt Glady loved unconditionally. She had the warmest laugh and always had the right words to comfort. She told the best stories. I was very Blessed to have her as my God Mother and I miss her, but know her strength and love will always surround us.
Ping and Mark Gaffey
February 10, 2021
I'd like to add to our earlier note by saying that if you read Glady's obit, you know she was no stranger to loss. But those sad experiences never left her bitter, just wiser and more empathetic with others' pain. She taught us many things: some practical, some profound. And she kept her wonderful sense of humor to the end.
Loretta Hutchins
February 8, 2021
Glady was the true meaning of a friend. Always there to listen to your troubles, go for a ride, share a lunch, or have a laugh with. She will greatly be missed by all who knew and loved her. The kindest person I've ever known. Fly high with your new wings Glady, and be at Peace at your Heavenly Home❤
Ping and Mark Gaffey
February 8, 2021
Our dear friend... the first one we made on settling in Slippery Rock 20 years ago. We shared many meals, masses, Steeler games, and laughs over those years. As much as we will miss her, we will always treasure those memories. God, welcome her to her new home with You.
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