Gladys Rachel Villarosa

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In the death notice dated 21 Jan 2020 of her brother, William R Villarosa, Gladys Strey is listed as a surviving sibling.

ObituaryHANOVER TWP. \emdash It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gladys R. Strey, of Hanover Township. Gladys passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at home, at the age of 95. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Oct. 2, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Marcus and Gertrude (Cressler) Villarosa. Glady was a 1943 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre. She was employed at Eidam Cadillac, Rutter Avenue, Kingston, for many years, and later as office support at IDS Financial, Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. Gladys was a devoted Christian who loved her church and church family, most recently, New Life Community Church, Hanover Township. She was a member of the Birthday "Party of the Month Club" in Hanover Township and was a total "fashion connoisseur." Gladys, most of all, loved spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren, Jocelyn and Eddie. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Strey; son-in-law, Edward Joseph Rowinski; grandson, Edward William Rowinski; and 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving is her daughter, Lynda Rowinski, of Kingston, with whom Gladys resided; granddaughter, Jocelyn (Rowinski) Dubee and her husband, Nicholas, of San Diego, Calif.; sisters, Dolores Bigby and her husband, Edward, of Calif.; Diane Gilmore of Las Vegas; brother, Arthur Villarosa, of New Jersey, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Friends may pay respects from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Charles V. Sherbin Funeral Home, 630 Main Road, Hanover Township. Due to COVID-19, a private memorial service will be held for family at 2 p.m. Pastor Gideon Gaitano of New Life Community Church will Officiate.

Gladys married William A Strey on 29 Nov 1946 (Intention) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. William was born on 14 Sep 1924 in Hanover Twp, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Dec 2008 in Hanover Twp, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; was buried about Dec 2008 in Hanover Cemetery, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]