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Gloria E. Schmonsky, 97, formerly of 312 Oak St. in Lakewood, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing.
She was the widow of Theodore F. Schmonsky whom she married Oct. 22, 1949, and who died Dec. 1, 2010.
Gloria was born in Jamestown on May 21, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Dahlgren Swanson. She had worked as a telephone operator for the former Jamestown Telephone Co.
Confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Jamestown, she later belonged to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lakewood. Gloria enjoyed knitting and crocheting, shopping outings, trips with her family, and was a Buffalo Bills fan.
She will be remembered as a very loving, caring mother - an Angel to everyone.
Surviving are her son, Stephen Schmonsky of Fredonia and daughter, Joan (Marshall) Wells of Stow, NY; and grandsons, John and Christopher Ferri, both of Jamestown.
Along with her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Swanson and daughter-in-law, Janet Schmonsky.
A private family service will be held, and burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave. 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or alzfdn.org. Share memories and condolences at www.lindfuneralhome.com.