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Gloria Estep Obituary
MECHANICSBURG - Gloria June Estep, 63 of Mechanicsburg, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana.
She was born January 6, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Arnold and Tilda (Castle) Davis. Gloria was a 1970 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. She attended the Mechanicsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed making her own greeting cards, cooking and baking. She was well known for her delicious macaroni salad. Gloria loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Dan Estep whom she married, June 20, 1970 and they just celebrated 45 years, her children, Melissa Estep and Michael Estep; sister, Janie (Larry) Ramby, brother, Neal (Faye) Davis; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including her special friends, Susie and Mac McKellop.
She is preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Bill and Lowell Davis.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the funeral home with Pastor Jesse Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mutual.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Estep
Danny Gaver
June 22, 2020
Missing Gloria.
July 21, 2015
Danny, We were so shocked and devastated by the news of Gloria's passing. Only two weeks before we had a nice visit with you and Gloria at Mack's calling hours, as if Mack's death wasn't bad enough. We are in Canada so I asked my oldest sister Barb to attend for us, of which I apologize for not being able to attend calling hours. We will keep you and your family in ours prayers! Danny Gaver
Roger Terri Lyn Baldwin
June 30, 2015
Strength and prayers to all, what a sweet caring heart gone too soon.
Madeline Schief
June 30, 2015
My prayers are with you, Neal and Faye, and Janie. No words can express my dearest sympathy in your loss. Your sister was a great lady and I admire her for all that she did for the family.
Renee Hart
June 30, 2015
Thinking of you all at this difficult time and sending strength and love your way.
John & Connie Cordell
June 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Madeline Schief
June 29, 2015
Was extremely saddened to hear of Glorijune's passing. She was a great cousin and she kept in touch with at least one cousin in each family group. She will be greatly missed. No words can ever express my sorrow for you Danny, Melissa and Michael and the rest of the Estep/Davis families.
Judy Saylor
June 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Sue Davisson
June 29, 2015
What a loss----Gloria was so up-beat and I admired her for that---I want to share my condolences to all the family--
June 28, 2015
Danny,Mike and Melissa..their are no words to describe the pain I know you are going thru. Only God can heal the broken heart, and comfort like no other..love to all. Phil and Judy murray.
Allene Estep
June 28, 2015
Danny and family I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you all. So sorry.
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