Gladys L. Staab, 87, formerly of Bern Twp., a resident at Phoebe Berks, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 in Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Lee W. Staab, passed away August 27, 2018.
Born in Bethel Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Ada M. (Hess) Zimmerman. She was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church. After graduating high school, she was a graduate of Empire School of Cosmetology, Reading in 1968, and later worked as a self-employed beautician at "Hillside Salon" from 1973 to approximately 2017. She previously worked at Pomeroy's, Witner's, and House of Beauty, all in Reading. She was a former joining church council treasurer for 21 years, former councilwoman of Belleman's Lutheran congregation, a member of aid society, and served also as treasurer. In 2000, she was a founding member of the Pretzel City Bear Den, a branch of Good Bears of the World.
She is survived by a sister: Arlene A. (Zimmerman), wife of Wayne R. Hoffert, Jefferson Twp.; and seven nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother: Marvin K. Zimmerman, a sister: Marion E. (Zimmerman) Kaley, and a niece.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. Burial will follow in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Twp. A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Salem (Belleman's) Church, 3540 Belleman's Church Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541.
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