Gladys E. Germanton

Gladys E. Germanton, 88, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township.

Born in Hecktown, she was a daughter of the late Theodore F. and Emma S. (Bruch) Heimer, and she attended High School. A member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Gladys was an extremely talented seamstress who was employed as a sleeve and collar setter for more than 40 years at various blouse mills in the region, before retiring. Faith and community were the cornerstone of her life, and Gladys unselfishly dedicated many years of serving as a volunteer at the Bath Area Food Bank, Muhlenberg Hospital, Alexandria Manor, and Christ Church of Bath United Church of Christ, where she was a faithful member. More importantly, this loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, will be forever remembered by her family whom she so cherished.

Survivors: Gladys is survived by her three sons, James Germanton and wife, Sharon, of Point Phillips, Alan Germanton and companion, Iria, of Bath, and Daniel Germanton, Sr. and wife, Cheryl, of Effort; six grandchildren, Jasmin, Jennifer, Jason, Carolyn, Daniel Jr., and Amara; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Hailey, and Silas; a great-great-grandson, Julian; two sisters, Diane Germanton of Moore Township, and Darlene Althouse and companion, Dan, of Allentown; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her long-time companion, Edward J. Malitsky, in 2009; a sister, Shirley M. Bealer; and three brothers, Charles F., Barry L. Sr., and Paul E. Heimer, Sr.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Bath Area Food Bank, 206 E. Main Street, Bath, PA 18014.