Gloria Jean (Westley) Schaeffer

Gloria Jean Schaeffer, 83, died January 14, 2018 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.

Born October 29, 1934 in Reading, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Virginia C. (Hill) Westley.

She attended Reading schools.

Gloria was employed as a machine operator with Bachman’s, Reading for 26 years.

She was also employed with Your Place Restaurant and Chucker Chubbs.

Gloria was a member of Rosedale United Church of Christ, Laureldale.

She loved Casinos, Red Lobster, Jeff Gordon and Frank Sinatra.

Gloria is survived by her companion, Barry L. Belleman of Muhlenberg Township.

She is also survived by five children: Daniel L., husband of Lorrie Schaeffer of Laureldale; Bonnie J., wife of William A. Rhoads III of West Lawn; Tammy L. Sponagle, companion of Lonnie Weinhold of Mohnton; Linda C., wife of Andrew J. Hafer of Perry Township and William L. Schaeffer of Muhlenberg Township.

Other survivors include a brother, Robert W., widower of Barbara A. (Rader) Westley of Reading; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rosedale United Church of Christ, 1301 East Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 or Heartland Hospice, 2201 Ridgewood Road, Suite 180, Wyomissing, PA 19610 or Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street,
Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

A viewing will be held Friday, January 19th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am in Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale.

Services will begin Friday at 11:00 am with Rev. Selina Hamilton officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township.

For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com