Gloria Jean Lederle, 87, of Ravenna and formerly of Freedom, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Medina.
She was born December 12, 1928 in Portage County, to Elmo and May Bell (Wise) Jacoby.
Gloria's first love was her family, followed closely by her love of music. She enjoyed camping, cooking, classic films, and Frank Sinatra.
She is survived by her children, Deborah (Clyde) Gesaman of Ravenna, Mary Jane (Mark) Svonavec of Nelson, Roberta (Roy) Randolph of Auburn, Hazel (Dave) Carney-Miller of Medina and Robert D. Lederle of Newberry; foster daughter, Kristen (Roger) Kline-Morris of Garrettsville; 22 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Cain of Mantua. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dean Lederle; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Lederle; brothers, Frank, Clarence "Doc", Murray, James, Charles "Dave" and Jack Jacoby; and sisters, Edith and Mary Jacoby and Janice Champlin.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 6th at Drakesburg Cemetery with Rev. Julie Ann Silberman-Bunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson's Disease Association (WDA) at www.wilsonsdisease.org.