Gloria A. Hanawalt, 77, of Emmaus, died peacefully July 2, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Bob Hanawalt for 56 years. Born in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Jeannette Figliolia.

She grew up in the Mount Washington area and later met her husband while he was attending the University of Pittsburgh. They married and lived in Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Cleveland where their three children were born. They moved to Allentown as a family in 1974 and have resided in the area for 49 years.

She was a devoted member of St. Ann’s Church, Emmaus and an active supporter of the Arc of Lehigh Valley and Via of the Lehigh Valley, both of which provided assistance to her daughter Kristi throughout the years.

She leaves a legacy of compassionate service, love, laughter and strength. A genuine true friend, her kind heart and selfless spirit will be missed by many. Nothing was more important to her than her family.

This spring, she attended the dedication of the new Kristi Hanawalt Life Skills Center in Allentown. Named after her beloved daughter, the center was opened by Via of the Lehigh Valley to provide services to meet a critical need for younger adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

She is survived by her husband; brothers, Vincent and George Figliolia, of Orlando, Fla.; sons, Rob (Liz) and Scott (Jill); grandchildren, Logan, Chase, Cassidy and Max. She was predeceased by a daughter, Kristi.

Contributions may be made to Via of the Lehigh Valley, https://www.vianet.org/way-to-help/donate-today/. Donations made in memory of Gloria or Kristi will go directly to The Kristi Hanawalt Life Skills Center, 1020 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. July 17 in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus. Visitation will be held 9 to 10 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.