Gladys J. (Endy) Zerbe

Gladys J. Zerbe, 83, of Robesonia, passed away in the early morning hours Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in Stone Ridge Towne Centre, Myerstown. She was the wife of Leroy W. Zerbe. Born December 22, 1934, in Bernville, she was a daughter of the late John A. & Florence H. (nee’ Gaul) Endy. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Robesonia, and was a former member of the Conrad Weiser Chapter 449 Order of the Eastern Star, Womelsdorf.  Gladys enjoyed being in her home and caring for her family.  She enjoyed travel, cooking, baking and going out to eat with her family and friends.  Gladys also spent decades in her home caring for children of working parents.  The children, their families and Gladys formed strong bonds and stayed in touch.  As the years passed and “her kids” grew they would invite Gladys to special events such as weddings, graduations, parties, and birthdays.  Each one had a very special place in her heart and she had a special place in theirs too. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Carol A. (Charles) Wentzel, Reading, and Ronald D. (Heidi) Zerbe, Sinking Spring; her siblings: Betty Woodman, Womelsdorf, John Larry (Helene) Endy, Coopersburg, and Nancy (Edward) Fisher, Bernville; There are also six grandchildren: Charles Wentzel, Katie Entzminger (Thomas), Ian Zerbe (Steph Giorgio), Elliott Zerbe (Marci), Christi Raihl, Tami Raihl and three great grandchildren: Brayden, Silas, and Saleen. Gladys was predeceased by her son, Donald L Zerbe. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 10:30 AM, in St. Paul’s UCC, 301 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, PA  19551, with the Rev. Dr. Benjamin D. Motz, officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends following the service.  Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, will be private. Contributions may be made in Gladys's memory to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

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