Richard H. Gloss

He was born Oct. 16, 1939, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Harold and Wilma (Borthwick) Gloss.

A lifelong resident of the area, Richard was a graduate of Silver Creek High School, class of 1957. He had been employed as the superintendent of the Brocton School System.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Smith) Gloss; one son, Shaun E. Gloss of Darien Center, N.Y.; one daughter, Shellee Berringer of Salida, Colo.; one brother, Roger Gloss of Sheridan; seven grandchildren: Katie, Danielle, Rachel, Cole, Samantha, Chad and Melissa; and two great grandchildren: Thea and Bryson.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Steven C. Gloss and Scott M. Gloss.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia.

Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.