Gladys M. Pryor Gladys M. Pryor, 86, of Macungie, died December 13, 2013 in her home. She was the widow of John A. Pryor. Born in Jeanette, PA she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Caroline (Rudy) DeWalt. Gladys and her late husband of 60 years, John, both graduated from Jeanette High School and were married in 1948 after John graduated from Penn State University. John and Gladys moved to Emmaus in 1962 and had been residents of the area ever since. Through the years Gladys was a wonderful mother and homemaker to her five children and gave everything of herself to make her family as healthy, comfortable, and worry free as possible. In addition to being a homemaker, Gladys volunteered at Cedarbrook, a long time member of the Women's Club of Emmaus, Emmaus Newcomer's Club, Lower Macungie Senior Citizens and a former member and Sunday school teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church in Emmaus. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and cooking for her family. Most of all Gladys will be remembered for her caring personality to everyone she came into contact with. Survivors: Son, John A. Pryor, Jr. of Lebanon; Daughters, Judith wife of Michael Florey of Sarasota, FL, Deborah Kooker of Breinigsville, Susan wife of Paul Fries of Emmaus, and Patricia Pryor of Allentown; Grandchildren, Matthew and Daniel Lowrie, Adam Kooker, Alayna and Allison Fries, Elizabeth Elison, A. Philip, Ian, and Sarah Roth, and Loran and Cori Pryor; Great Grandchildren, Wyatt and Adeline Lowrie, Beatrice and Ian Lowrie, Chase and Olivia Elison. She was predeceased by brother, John Harkabusic; Sister, Lillian Troglio; Son-in-Laws, John Kooker and Bill Lowrie; Daughter-in-Law, Ginger Pryor. Services: Funeral Service Wed., Dec. 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Visitation 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Western Salisbury Cemetery. Online condolence may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Women's Club of Emmaus and sent directly to the funeral home.
