Gloria E. “Bonnie” Triest, 69, died November 28, 2022 in her Oley residence.
She was the widow of Harold W. Triest, Jr., her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born December 6, 1952, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Melvin L. and Mary E. (Trievel) Smith.
Gloria loved crafting, diamond painting, birdwatching, spending time in nature, and camping with family. In addition, she loved wolves, and cooking for her large family was her passion.
She is survived by her eight children: Terry Triest of Altoona, Brian Triest of Oley, Kenneth Triest of Reading, Christopher Triest of Birdsboro, Debra Hancock of Leesport, Donna Machi of Bern Township, Germain Garcia, Jr. of Fleetwood, and Bonnie Garcia of Reading; 13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Also surviving is her sister, Dorothy Seidel of Fleetwood.
Gloria was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Triest, who died on May 8, 1999, and by four siblings, Melvin L. Smith, Jr., Darlene Reinert, Mary Stocker, and Jane Hepner.
A viewing will be held Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 423 Main Street, Oley.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
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