MILLERSBURG • Gloria F. Geist, age 92, formerly of Hegins, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Premier at Susquehanna, Millersburg. She was born Saturday, April 16, 1927, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Thomas J. Geist and the late Lottie Stover Geist. She was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp. High School and Kutztown University. Gloria was an art teacher for many years prior to her retirement; teaching in Pennsylvania, Florida and California. She attended Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins. Gloria raised and showed cocker spaniels, having raised several champions. She enjoyed painting and artwork. She belonged to art associations in California and sold many of her paintings. She was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers, Lawrence and Rudolph Geist. Surviving are 11 nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law. Services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michael C. Klahr officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins. Condolences can be left for the family at buffingtonreed.com
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Gloria F. Geist
