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1945
DIED
2025
Gloria Caler Obituary
Born August 21, 1945, She was the daughter of the late George and Shirley Jean Thomas (Burns). Gloria spent many years serving her community as a waitress at Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, where she was known not only for her hard work but also for her genuine care for everyone she met. She had a heart that gave endlessly and a spirit that remained youthful, thanks in part to the close bond she shared with her grandchildren.
A deeply devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, she was the heart of her family-always present, always giving, and always full of love.
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ronald B. Caler, and son, Jeffery Caler.
She will be greatly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Veronica Caler, Patterson, a daughter, Darcy Gilmore, Ellwood, grandchildren, Lauren Gailey, Ellwood; J.R. Gailey, Ohioville, Ashley Caler, Milton, FL, Samantha (Chuck) Simmons, Pace, FL, Justin (Taylor) Gilson, Enon Valley, Amanda Gilmore Patterson TWP, Tiffany Caler, Marienville, Zack Caler, Aliquippa, Paige Caler, Patterson, a sister-in-law Sherry Wager and her daughter and son Dawn and Jarrett, Big Beaver. Great-grandchildren Isabella and Itallia Basalyga, Adalynn Moore and Azurite Herrington, Adrianna, Cole, Cameron, and Audrey Simmons, Olivia, Chloe and Lincoln Gilmore, Pandora and Wesley Williams, Jameson and Jackson Gilson, and Skyler Eaton; along with her very dear, life-long best friend Mary Coulter.
Her legacy continues through her 16 great-grandchildren-with one more on the way-each of whom brought endless joy and kept her spirit vibrant and young.
Service details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness or donations to a hospice organization of your choice in Gloria's honor.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shannon with VITAS Hospice for her compassionate care and support during this time. Gloria Jean Caler
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