Obituary of Gloris Naugle

Gloris Lee Ellen Naugle, age 86, of Pikes Creek, passed away June 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Burton Sr. and Jennie Steltz. Gloris was a devoted wife and mother. She sold Dutchmaid clothing and Avon.  She was also an active member of the Sweet Valley community and served as a poll worker and judge of elections. She frequently attended both Roaring Brook Baptist Church and Maple Grove United Methodist Church.

Gloris was known for her fun sense of humor and smile. She was an avid gardener, hosted picnics and reunions for loved ones and she also enjoyed spending winters in Florida with her late husband, Lloyd.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Lloyd; son: Bradley; grandson: Tommy Kittle; and brothers: Burton Jr. and Robert Steltz.

Surviving are six children: Brenda Naugle, of Bear Creek; Christine Perkoski, of Dallas; Judy Kittle, of Nanticoke; Gary Naugle, of Shavertown; Cubby Naugle and wife Darlene, of Hunlock Creek; and Brian Naugle and wife Estella, of Sweet Valley; seventeen grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, to whom she was a loving “Nana”; sister: Beverly Rebert and husband Ken; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 11 AM from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., Corner of Routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek, with Pastor Dan Brubaker officiating.  Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 – 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or to a community foundation of the donor’s choosing.