Gloria Jean Pochiro

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 AM Tuesday at St. Christine's Church, preceded by closing prayers at 9:15 at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel for Gloria Jean Pochiro who passed away Wednesday evening at Northside Medical Center. Gloria was born October 10, 1940 in Youngstown a daughter of the late George and Sophie (Pugel) Kupec. Gloria worked as an operator at Ohio Bell, as a receptionist for Youngstown Buick and was First Deputy Clerk of Youngstown City Counsel until she left employment to devote herself full time to the care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. She belonged to various Democratic Women's Clubs and participated in the Christmas Craft Shows at the Butler Museum, showing her handmade miniatures and hats. She leaves behind with their loving memories of her smiling and caring presence, her husband of 38 years, Patrick Rocco Pochiro, whom she married August 10, 1973; three children: Jennifer (Ronald) Bennett of Youngstown, Patrick R. (Autumn) Pochiro II of Glendale, AZ, and Melissa M. Pochiro of Albuquerque, NM; three brothers Michael (Laura) Kupec of Youngstown, Robert Kupec of Youngstown, and George Kupec of New Waterford; and three grandchildren: Nicole Bennett, McKenzie Pochiro and Addison Pochiro. Gloria's family would like to thank the nurses, aides and therapists at Austinwoods Nursing Home for their care and making her last months as pleasant for her as possible. Friends may call from 4 pm until 7 pm Monday at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3695 B Boardman-Canfield Rd. Suite 301, Canfield, OH 44406 in Gloria's name.