Gladys Ruth (Strouse) Peace, 92
Gladys Ruth (Strouse) Peace, 92, of Paradise, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, while a resident of Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
Gladys was born on Oct. 14, 1931, to the late Willis H. and Amy J. (Beck) Strouse in Paradise. She graduated from Reynoldsville Area High School and worked at Cameron before she was married. Gladys married the love of her life, John L. Peace, on Nov. 10, 1951, at the Paradise Lutheran Church; John preceded her in passing on July 9, 2009.
She spent 35 years working alongside her husband, John, in their auto mechanic shop, Peace’s Garage. Gladys also took great pride in taking care of her family and children as they grew. She loved her family and was a great mom and wife. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking. Gladys was known in the community for her blueberry pie baking and turnovers. She also enjoyed all animals.
Gladys is survived by six children, Amy Gigliotti, Jon (Debbie) Peace, Arnold “Arnie” (Nora) Peace, Tracy (Dave) Minnear, Kenneth “Ken” (Judi Connelly) Peace, and Arik Peace; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband,
Gladys was preceded in passing by son-in-law, Gerald Gigliotti, and six siblings, Lois Pifer, Earl Strouse, Bruce Strouse, Grace Peace, Alice Peace and Willis J. Strouse.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Snyder – d’Argy Funeral Home, 206 Main St., Reynoldsville, PA 15851. A second viewing will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Paradise United Church of Christ, 4225 Big Run Prescottville Road, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. A funeral service will be held immediately following the second viewing, beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Paradise Lutheran Cemetery, Paradise, Jefferson County.
Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www. dargyfh.com.