GLORIA N. TERWILLIGER, 87, of Perry Township, Parker, Pa. passed away Saturday morning, January 7, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness.
Gloria was born in Rochester Township, Beaver County on October 24, 1935, and graduated from Rochester High School in Class of 1953.
She retired from the D.E.P. at Knox, Pa. with the position of supervisor. She then worked as a teacher’s aide at the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District at Foxburg.
She was a member of the West Freedom United Methodist Church and was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 60, formerly at Parker.
Gloria was a devoted Christian lady who showered much love on her family, church, and community.
She was an excellent seamstress, avid quilter, and a noted crafter.
Surviving are her devoted and beloved husband E. Dale Terwilliger whom she married in Rochester, Pa. on August 19, 1960. Her family also includes daughter Christian and husband Ed Conto of Bruin, and sons Eric and wife Kelly Terwilliger of Perry Twp. and Blake Terwilliger of Eustis, FL., and her daughter-in-law Anita Terwilliger of Cabot, Pa. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one son Hans Terwilliger on May 10, 2003.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 So. Wayne Ave., Parker, and from 12:30 to 1:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the West Freedom United Methodist Church, near Parker. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM at the Church.
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