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Gloria Gruver Obituary

Gloria Elaine Gruver, 94, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Coopersburg. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Gruver. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Mabel (Hartman) Bittenbender. Gloria was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Congregational Church in Emmaus and was very active in the EYA bowling. She spent most of her working career at Rodale and The Bon-Ton. Survivors: Children, William A. Gruver and his wife, Debbie, Keith A. Gruver, and Donna L. Laubach and her husband, Mark; 11 Grandchildren; 25 Great-Grandchildren; and a Sister, Leanna Reiss. Services: 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus, PA. A viewing will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Interment in Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Gloria's name to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Gloria E. Gruver, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 3, 2025.

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Tom Boehlke

March 10, 2025

Sorry for your loss Bill, and Deb

Carol Fritch

March 7, 2025

Dear Bill and Debbie and Family, So sorry to hear of Bill's mom passing. Treasure the memories.and trust in God to give you strength. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

John and Linda Bass

March 7, 2025

Bill and Debbie,
John and I are so sorry for your loss. I am sorry we are not able to make it for your Mom´s funeral. Losing a loved one is always hard, but when it is your Mom, it is especially tough and heartbreaking. May your Mom rest in eternal peace

Bob Kasper

March 6, 2025

Keith,
So sorry to hear about your loss!!
Prayers going out to you and your family!

Carol Keiser

March 4, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. I can remember her teaching several of us how to bowl. She was such a sweet person. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

American Heart Association

March 4, 2025

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Donna (Kohl) Gerhart

March 4, 2025

Donna & Family,
I'm so sorry to read about your mother. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in my prayers.

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