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Gloria A. Ortel-Sarver, 92, of South Dayton, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Buffalo General Medical Center following a short illness. She was born in Dunkirk on July 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Steele) Strader.
Gloria worked as an Aide at the former Singer Mental Health Center in Rockford, IL for 22 years. Previously, she worked for the former Gowanda Psychiatric Center in Helmuth for 10 years. She was a member of the First Assembly Church in Rockford, IL. Gloria enjoyed crocheting many afghans for family, loved organizing and liked doing puzzles.
Survivors include her three daughters; Lucy (Howard) Ivett of South Dayton, Donna (Todd) Skeddle of Webster, NY & Valerie (Chuck) Myers of Machesney Park, IL and a son, Randy (Randy Truax) Ortel of Dunkirk. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Terry Allen Ortel, whom she married on February 28, 1953 in the former Brocton United Methodist Church and who died on April 16, 1974, her two sisters, Margie Lawrence & Alita Ortel and an infant brother.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Tuesday from 6 – 8 PM from where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock with Rev. Michael Pollock, pastor of Gage Chapel Community Church, Smith Mills officiating. Interment will follow in Villenova Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials may be made to South Dayton Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, PO Box 88, South Dayton, NY 14138. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.