Gloria J. Weader

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 17 February 2025 at 9:40 am

HOLLEY – Gloria J. Weader, age 85, died February 15, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a long illness.  She was born April 4, 1939 in Blossburg, PA to William and Lillian (Hart) Sargent and had lived in this area since 1957.

Gloria enjoyed crocheting, doing word search puzzles and making baby blankets. She was a music lover, especially enjoying the music of Johnny Cash and Elvis, and received great satisfaction working with the handicapped children and as a bus aide in the Holley School System. Gloria also loved spending time with her cats, “Smokey” and “Midnight”.

Mrs. Weader was predeceased by her siblings: Joyce Mattison, Leroy Sargent and Robert Sargent.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Paul) Novak of AZ; her son, Glenn Eugene Weader of Holley as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours and interment in Sandy Creek Cemetery will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PAWS, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion, NY, 14411.

Gloria’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley.

To share a special memory of Gloria, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.