She was born June 19, 1927 in St. Albans the daughter of William H. and Alice G. (Rafter) Blum. She married William J. Ryan on September 24, 1949 and he passed away on March 8, 1990.
For a period of 25 years, Gloria worked as an administrative assistant for Otsego County Mental Health in Oneonta.
She attended St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta.
She is survived by her children, Karyn Sorbera of Williamsport, Pa, Christine Ryan of Oneonta, and Patricia Ryan of Laurens; a niece, Christine (Michael) Matauic of Saylorsburg, PA, and 13 Grandchildren, as well as several other nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Renee and Betty Blum.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday June 6, 2013 at 10:15 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home at which time the family will be in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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