Gloria M. Lechler
Gloria M. Lechler, 93, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Rose View Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William E. Lechler, on June 15, 1997.
Born March 12, 1923, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn Santschi.
Gloria was a 1940 graduate of Williamsport High School. She was previously employed at 20th Century Bakery.
She was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years, and enjoyed bowling and shopping. Most of all Gloria, loved and cherished spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are a daughter, Darlyn K. Haas (James Ritter), of Williamsport; two grandchildren, Jason W. Edler (Judy) and Jessica E. Breon (Joel); and three great-grandchildren, Kyle Edler and Joel and Julia Breon.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Santschi and a sister, Minnie Santschi.
A funeral service to honor the life of Gloria will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, with the Rev. Ronald D. Savits officiating. Burial will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service at Knight-Confer Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Gloria’s name to Meals on Wheels, 2138 Lincoln St, Williamsport, PA 17701.
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