Gloria D. Horning

Gloria D. Horning, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, at Woodlands at Robinson Ravenna. As the Cleveland Indians embark on a new season, we too enter a different season without our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surrounded by her family, we lovingly said goodbye on March 7, 2010. Gloria devoted her life to her family. After raising her children, she delighted in welcoming each grandchild that helped grow her family. She and Jim enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Summers spent camping were a favorite pastime as were winters in Florida anxiously awaiting spring training. Gloria was devoted to the Eastern Star Olive Chapter #53 for over 60 years. She is survived by husband Jim; children Brian (Sharon), Greg (Melanie), Kim (Dave) Yost, Melanie (Jeff) Adams and Matthew (Mary Lou); grandchildren, Kate, Annie, Andrew, Marissa, Nick, Stephanie (Shaun), Amanda (Steven), Alex, Renee, Jaret, Derek and Brandon; precious great grandchildren, Matthew, Mia and Johnny; sister, Marilyn Barnett of Key West, FL. Gloria is also survived by many dear brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Hazel (Souers) Briner; and son Jeffrey. Words can not express how thankful the family is for the loving care given to Gloria during her time at The Woodlands at Robinson and Crossroads Hospice. Your compassionate touch will remain in our hearts. Calling hours will be held 7-9 PM Thursday, March 11 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, March 12 with Pastor Dave Hermann officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery in Brimfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive Suite E, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 or the Olive Chapter #53 Order of the Eastern Star, c/o Diana Kriedman, 1065 Bryce Avenue, Aurora, Ohio 44202. Eastern Star services will be conducted at 6:45 PM Thursday, March 11, 2010.