Gladys E. Stein

Miss Gladys E. Stein, 91 years of age and a longtime resident of Clamtown, South Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at the home of her brother Robert F. Stein and his wife Carol Ann, with whom she resided at Beaver Lake, Muncy Valley on Tuesday January 28, 2020. Born on Van Gelder Street, Tamaqua , Thursday December 27, 1928, Gladys completed up to 10th grade at Tamaqua High School. She worked at Atlas Powder Company in Reynolds until she retired from ICI America in 1993. Gladys was involved with the local SPCA in Pottsville and rescued several animals. She had a tender heart for any animal but was particularly fond of dogs. Gladys was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Tamaqua, PA. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ethel (Gerber ) Stein; sister, Marie E. (Stein) Lorah and brother, Christopher Stein. She is survived by brothers, Robert Stein and his wife, Carol Ann of Muncy Valley; George Stein and David Stein, South Tamaqua and Mark Stein, Augusta, GA. Nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive Gladys. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. located at 655 E Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Friday January 31, 2020 at noon. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:Hillside SPCA51 SPCA RoadPottsville, PA 17901 To share a fond memory of Gladys or offer online condolences, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com