Gloria A. Wielbruda

GIRARD - Gloria Ann Wielbruda, 90, passed away Tuesday morning, July 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Gloria was born July 30, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara Decola Leone, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1952 graduate of South High School and worked as a para professional for most of her working years. Her passion was working alongside educators supporting students' learning and overall well-being in an educational setting. She retired in 1997 after 25 years with the Liberty School System. Gloria was a lifelong member of St. Columba Cathedral. She remained active in the community as a member of the Liberty Historical Society, where she served as vice president. In her leisure time, she was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed following the sport throughout the years. Gloria is survived by two sons, Richard Wielbruda of Seattle, Washington, and Jeffrey (Kay) Wielbruda of Sierra Vista, Arizona; four grandsons, Anthony, Nicholas, John and Joseph; her sister, Ginger (Stephen) Kubala of Poland; two brothers, Thomas Leone of Poland and the Rev. James A. (Georgia) Leone of Boardman; and many extended family members. Her husband of nearly 64 years, Frank J. Wielbruda, whom she married May 13, 1961, died April 1, 2025. Gloria was also preceded in death by her sisters, Josephine Nave and Mary Reigle; and a sister in law, Jacqueline Leone. Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at St. Columba Cathedral, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Churchill Cemetery in Liberty Township where Gloria will be laid to rest beside her husband. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Girard. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.