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Edward Gladis Obituary
Edward R. Gladis, 83, of Allentown died Friday, April 28, at the home of his sister, Eve Reichenbach of Allentown. He was the husband of Miriam J. Dries Gladis. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in January. Born in Johnstown, Pa., he was a son of the late Michael and Eva (Nevedal) Gladis. He was a member of the Army Air Force during World War II, serving as a crew chief on a bomber. Edward was an operating engineer and crane operator for the former J.D. Fegley Co., Allentown, for 30 years until retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church, Emmaus. Edward was a member of Operating Engineers Union Local 542, and a life member of Fearless Fire Company and the Ukrainian Club, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; sister; daughter, Diana D. Fandl and husband Julius of Allentown; grandchildren, Dale Fandl and wife Tracy, Dawn Hannis and husband Randy; great-grandchildren, Devyn and Nathan Hannis, Cade Fandl. Edward was predeceased by brothers, John, George, Michael and Carl and sisters, Margaret Knerr, Dorothy Dorshimer and Ann Waytovick. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pauls Catholic Church, Allentown. Friends and family may call 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Marks Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: V.F.W. Post 2124, 1110 S. Front St., Allentown, PA 18103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Gladis
Dale Fandl
January 17, 2007
Happy 84th Birthday Pop-Pop. We all miss you very much. But we know you are watching down on us.
Love
Your Family
Dale Fandl
December 23, 2006
Merry Christmas Pop-Pop.
Christmas will not be the same without you here. But, I know you will be with us in someway. We all miss you very much.
Love Dale,Tracy & Cade
Cookie Fandl
December 23, 2006
Christmas "2006"
Lonely is the home without you. Looking back I'am greatful now for all the things you did. The plans you put on hold or rearranged. I always felt you would be a friend I would have for life and you should know today, Dad, nothing has changed.
God Bless You
Daughter Cookie
Dale Fandl
July 4, 2006
Happy 4th of July Pop-Pop. We all miss you so much. Thanks for serving your country.
Love Dale,Tracy & Cade
Diana Fandl
June 17, 2006
I want you to know that I feel so privileged to have known you in all those special ways- as only a daughter could.
Happy Father's Day
Love, your daughter
Cookie
Diana Fandl
June 17, 2006
Everyone who knew you knew that you were the kind of man who could have been counted on, someone who came through whenever he was needed, someone worthy of the deepest respect.
Happy Father's Day
Love
Diana,Dawn and Dale
Diana Fandl
May 24, 2006
Dear Dad,
I lost you so sudden and unexpectedly. We never got the chance to say all the things we knew we had in our hearts. We always think there is a tomorrow. We never got to say good-bye. Our love is a never ending love between a Father and Daugther. I can not wait to get to where I'am going. I know you will be waiting for me and I will wrap my arms around you and hug you.
I miss you so much.
Daugther
Diana (Cookie) Fandl
Dawn Hannis
May 7, 2006
Dear Pop-pop you were a quiet but strong pillar of our small family. You were always there to help with what ever projects our family was doing, from building a house,deck or changing a tire to fixing a leaking faucet. You were always so thoughtful. You loved the fact that your small family was getting larger with each great-grandchild. You always enjoyed a family gathering of any kind. I remember seeing how happy you were to see your bothers, sisters and friends at the house when they would stop by. Christmas was a special time to you at Mom's house and we never missed that visit to Aunt Evie and Uncle Charlie's house. We had alot of good times there. These are the memories I will always remember and cherish. I just wanted to say Thank you Pop-pop for giving me such special memories as a child and as an adult. You installed in me a great sense of family and you had a chance to pass it along to Devyn and Nathan. This is your legacy. I know you found it hard to say, but I know you loved us very much by the beautiful cards you always picked out, that said everything you could not. I miss and love you very much!
Dale Fandl
May 1, 2006
Pop-Pop, you were always there when I needed your help. You always took the time out to help. I will never forget the help you gave me in 9th grade Math class. Without your help I would not be were I'am today. I will miss your smile, your laugh and you very much. I know you are in a better place now. a place were you can watch over all of us. Just the way you want it.
God Bless,
Love always, Dale,Tracy and Cade.
Colleen Hruska
May 1, 2006
Dear Cookie & Family:
All the children of Michael & Eva Gladis were blessed with good looks. Especially the men! I would sit forever it seems looking at the old pictures mom would show me of my dad and his brothers and sisters. We all have been blessed with those good-looking, and healthy Gladis genes!
Your dad, my Uncle Eddie, was the youngest son and in my opinion, the most handsome! Not only did Uncle Eddis dress well, but he carried himself well too. As a child, I recall his kind words, laughter and those hugs that were so strong. Try as I would, I just couldn't wiggle my way out of his arms.
I want you and your family to know that Uncle Eddie was special to me. My loving thoughts, prayers and healing energy I send to the Fandl family.
Love,
Colleen (Gladis) Hruska
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