Gloria J. (Jean) Weida, age 95, of Allentown, passed away on May 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown on April 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Kreidler) Fasching Brobst and Alvin J. Fasching and stepfather Warren S. Brobst. She was married to the late Wayne F. Weida for 64 years.

She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury U.C.C. She was past president of the Emmaus Soroptimist Club from 1975 to 1977. She was a member of the Mercantile Club and active on the reunion committee of EHS 1949.

Gloria said the good Lord gave her two hands and she kept them busy cooking, sewing dresses, making drapes, knitting, doing puzzles and counted cross stitch and at Easter her lovely pysanky eggs. She was proud of her German roots.

She is survived by her sister Carol Ann Brobst Auman; her three children, Roger Weida (Deborah), Renae Stonehouse (Daniel) and Rebecca Werner (Richard); grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan, Emily (David) and Jason; step grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Jamie, Daniel, Peter and Katelyn; great grandchildren, Alison, Jacob, Alex, Gabrielle, Kylie, Vera, Cameron, Dawson, Melody and Nathaniel and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Ronald T. Brobst; half sister, Janet Fasching Kern and son-in-law Robin Kunsman.

Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Emmaus Public Library 11 E. Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049 or Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049.