Obituary of Gloria M. Obleski

Roulette - Gloria M. Pino Obleski, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, 78, of Roulette, passed away Monday (January 9, 2012) in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a brief illness. She was born March 12, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Vincenzo G. and Raffaele Pellegrino Pino. On August 20 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY, she married Bert M. Obleski, who survives. They were married 57 years. Mrs. Obleski attended schools in Niagara Falls, NY, and was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School, Niagara Falls. She worked at Sears and Roebuck and Hooker Chemical Company in Niagara Falls. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church of Roulette and the Roulette Catholic Women's Club. She was a loving mother and her concern for family was a significant part of her life, proving to be a constant source of guidance, caring, generosity and love. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: three sons: Bert M. (Glynna Baker) Obleski of Denver, CO, Michael J. (Carol) Obleski of Evergreen, CO, and James M. (Rebecca) Obleski of Port Allegany, PA 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren One brother: James Pino of North Carolina One sister: Dora (Gerardo) Franciosa of Florida Several nieces, nephews and cousins She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant son; four sisters, Antoinette (late Tony) DeMartino, Josephine (late Samuel) Fruscione, Ida (late John) Nicholson and Pearl (late Charles) Cirrito, one brother Albert V. Pino. There will be no public visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at 11:00AM in St. Gabriel's Church with the Rev. Charles R. Schmitt and the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, as con-celebrant. Burial will be in the Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette Twp. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, Roswell Park, or Potter County Hospice, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.