Gloria J. PasekaGloria J. Paseka, 71, of rural Etna Green, passed unexpectedly at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at her residence.
Gloria was born on July 27, 1950, in Warsaw, to the late Joe Eugene and Ruth M. Long Tucker. She was married on June 28, 1970, in the Harrison Center Church of Etna Green, to Carl M. Paseka, who preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2008.
She was a 1968 graduate of Mentone High School. She then earned her cosmetology degree from Ravenscroft Beauty College of Fort Wayne. Gloria operated her own beauty shop for many years. In addition to her shop, she worked for RR Donnelley & Sons for over 30 years. She loved working in her flower garden, sewing and quilting. Gloria was an accomplished watercolor artist, winning many local awards for her work. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her son, Andrew and wife Meagan Paseka, of Convoy, Ohio; grandchildren: Kylee Walton, Cory Walton, Michael Paseka, Jacob Dixon and Ethan, Emiley and Carlee Paseka; five great-grandchildren; siblings: Steve and wife Kathy Tucker, of Mentone; Cathy Tucker-Ellis, of Indianapolis; and Kerry and wife Keni, of Etna Green; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ruth Tucker; husband, Carl; daughters: Heather Paseka and Stephanie J. Dixon.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Phil Pratt officiating.
The interment will take place in the Harrison Center Cemetery of rural Etna Green, next to her husband and daughters.
Visitation hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Memorial contributions can be made in Gloria’s name to Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.
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