Gloria Faye Neidlinger, age 86, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at The Heart of Lancaster. Gloria was born in Pine Grove, PA on February 19, 1931 to the late Paul E. and Florence (Miller) Neidlinger. She most recently resided at Brethren Village in Lancaster.

Gloria was a graduate of Pine Grove High School. She graduated from Kutztown State Teachers College with a B. S. in Education (1953) and from New Hampshire University with a Masters in Education (1963). She received an Advanced Degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University (1978). Gloria began her teaching career in the gifted program, Derry Township Public Schools, Hershey, PA (1953). She went on to teach at Parma Public Schools in Parma, OH and Hartford Public Schools in Hartford, CT.

After her retirement, she returned to Pennsylvania, and became a faithful and committed volunteer with the Lancaster downtown walking tour group. In 2000 she was the first recipient of the monthly "Downtown Friendly" award, recognizing her for her enthusiastic promotion of Lancaster.

Gloria enjoyed operas, music, painting, knitting, and traveling throughout the world. She loved sports and was a big fan of tennis and golf. She is survived by one sister Carole L. Wiscount & family of Pine Grove; and a very special and beloved cousin Dennis L. Miller and his wife Linda of Jonestown, and their daughter Elizabeth and husband Jared Stoltzfus of Ephrata.

Private interment will take place in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA at the convenience of the family.