Published August 30. 2023 07:47AM
Gloria M. Steager, 92, of Wayne, formerly of Emmaus, died Aug. 1, 2023, at The Wayne Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Marie (Bowersox) Moyer.
She graduated from William Allen High School in 1938. She worked as an office manager for a number of small businesses, until becoming a stay-at-home parent and an active volunteer in the local community.
Before entering The Wayne Center, she was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Emmaus, volunteering across a number of groups in the church including the altar guild.
She is survived by a son, Eric L. and his wife, Kym; grandchildren, Keegan and Mackenzie; sister, Sandra Smoyer. She was predeceased by brothers, Carol Moyer and Robert Moyer, both of Allentown.
Contributions may be made to PAWSibilities Animal Rescue Inc. (pawsibilitiesrescue.org) given her lifelong love of her pets.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 7 at St. John’s U.C.C., 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.