10. | POPKEY, Gloria Mildred (6.Robert3, 4.Ida2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 12 Oct 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Aug 2011 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Notes:
August 6, 2011
Gloria M. Elmer
Niagara Gazette
BUFFALO - Gloria M. (nee Popkey) Elmer, 81, of Elma, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born on October 12, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Plumsteel) Popkey.
Mrs. Elmer was raised in Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1947. Gloria later earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College. On December 27, 1957, she married David Elmer in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Elmer predeceased her on January 29, 1990. Mrs. Elmer worked as a secretary for Bell Aerospace. Gloria was later employed as a Nursery School Teacher and Licensed Real Estate Agent. In 2006, she moved to Elma, NY. Mrs. Elmer was very active in her community and was an elected member of her homeowners association. Gloria was an avid card player and especially enjoyed playing Bridge. She also liked swimming.
Mrs. Elmer is survived by three children, Brissen Leigh Elmer of Western NY, David (Beatrice Wotherspoon) Elmer of Newport, RI and Bryan Stokes (Morgan) Elmer of Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Courtney and Kaela; two brothers, Herbert (late Lois) Popkey of South Carolina and Alex (Mickey) Popkey of Missouri; one sister, Jean E. Gilbert of South Carolina and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was predeceased by three siblings, Kathleen Kazial, Robert Popkey and Jon F. Popkey.
There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007).
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries.
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Gloria (Popkey) ELMER
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ELMER - Gloria (nee Popkey) Died on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com
Published in the Buffalo News on May 17, 2012
Gloria married ELMER, David Potter on 27 Dec 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. David was born on 21 Dec 1922; died on 29 Jan 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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