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Gladys R. Bolcer

October 26, 2018

Gladys R. Bolcer

Gladys R. Bolcer, 91 of Washington, NJ died Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Philipsburg Care Center. Born May 27, 1927 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Grace (Metzgar) and Ralph Lewis. A 1944  graduate of Phillipsburg High School, she had been employed by Ingersoll-Rand, Warren Controls, Nytronics and Shop-Rite. She was a member of the Phillipsburg Senior Citizens Club and an avid doll collector and knitter. She also loved bus trips and camping.

She is survived by her children: Frank T. Bolcer (wife Betty) of Easton, PA, Kathleen Oswald (partner Linwood Errickson) of Glasgow, KY, Richard L. Bolcer (wife Deborah) of Phillipsburg, NJ; brother: Donald Lewis of Hellertown, PA; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Her husband Frank J. Bolcer and 5 brothers died earlier.

Services are 2 PM Thursday (Nov. 1) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 1 to 2 PM. Interment is private in Montana Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Brown & Lynch Post #9, 2260 Corriere Dr., Easton, PA 18045.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Bob Blum

    October 29, 2018 at 9:23 am

    Dear Frank and Betty,
    My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. May she rest in peace.
    Bobby

  2. The Witners

    October 31, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Our sympathy to the family at this sad time. Many memories of the forty plus years as neighbors to your Mother and Father. Will miss your mom.

  3. Susan Mertz

    November 10, 2018 at 12:55 am

    Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your mother .
    She was a long time and valued member of our doll club.

    Susan Mertz, President
    Two Rivers Doll Club