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Gladys Chapple Obituary
Gladys C. Chapple, 83, of Shavertown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alberta (Erhet) Foss, of Sweet Valley, and graduated from Lehman High School, Class of 1959.
Gladys was a faithful member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church. She loved to entertain and made everyone feel special, always making sure no one left her house hungry.
Surviving are her husband, John L. Chapple Jr.; children: Trudy and Steve McAndrew, Dallas; Lauri and Howie Miller, Allentown; grandchildren: Casey and Corey McAndrew, Pittsburgh; Corey McAndrew, Dallas; Devin and Zane Miller, Allentown.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of family, with interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek.
Memorial donations may be made to Allied Services Hospice Center.
Arrangements are by Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., Shavertown.
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carolyn Pitcavage
March 12, 2025
I worked with Gladys at R C A back in the 1960's she was a very loving person.
Doris Owens Hannah
March 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss of such a great woman and ole friend...loved her and Jack, when lived in Sweet Valley--Gossert apartment neighbors, we took turns on Saturday nights making deserts while we played cards. Such great memories. RIP MY DEAR FRIEND.
Susan D Deleur
March 7, 2025
Gladys I will forever miss you. The loveliest of all my neighbors and friends.
May you fly high sweet angel.
Donna and Jay Pope
March 6, 2025
Deepest sympathies to John and the entire family. We will always remember the great picnics at Francis Slocum.
Christine Jenkins Adams
March 6, 2025
Mr. Chapple and family,
Deepest regrets on the loss of your lovely wife. She was a very kind person.
Carole Wisniewski
March 5, 2025
My husband & I will miss sitting on our front porch ,watching Gladys caring lovingly for the beautiful flowers in their front yard. She was such a lovely lady!
Tom Oney
March 5, 2025
Mr. Chapple, my sincere condolences on the passing of your Wife. Tom Oney
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