Gloria Sheffield

Gloria Dean Sheffield, 87, of Mercersburg, passed away on Sunday,

November 16, 2025 in Fayetteville, PA.

Born December 3, 1937 in Mercersburg, she was a daughter of the late

Samuel and Catherine Lynch Pittman.

Gloria graduated from James Buchanan High School and later married

Carl July 30,1955. Gloria worked for J. Schoeneman Clothing, McCoy

Electronics, and the deli section at Walmart.

She enjoyed drives in the country and going to yard sales. Gloria enjoyed

listening to the live local bands at events and spent her time helping others

in need. She loved her family the most and spending time

with them.

Gloria is survived by her son, Rodney Lee (Gayle) Sheffield of Greencastle,

a brother, Bliss (Ella Mae) Pittman, a sister, Eileen Sharar, niece, Christy

(Dave) Popluhar and numerous other nieces and cousins.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl and two

sisters Lorraine (Bud) LaMaster and Loretta (Hun) Pittman. A funeral

service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Fries Funeral

Home in Mercersburg, PA with Pastor Bliss Pittman officiating. There will

be a visitation 1 hour prior to the service and burial will take place at

Parklawns Memorial Gardens in Chambersburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Antietam Humane Society in memory

of Gloria to www.antietamhumanesociety.org/donate/

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA.