Gladys Ruth (Strouse) Peace

Gladys Ruth (Strouse) Peace, 92, of Paradise, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, while a resident of Christ the King Manor in DuBois, PA. Gladys was born on October 14, 1931, to the late Willis H. and Amy J. (Beck) Strouse in Paradise. She graduated from Reynoldsville Area High School and worked at Cameron before she was married. Gladys married the love of her life, John L. Peace on November 10, 1951, at the Paradise Lutheran Church; John preceded her in passing on July 9, 2009. She spent 35 years working alongside her husband, John, in their auto mechanic shop, Peace’s Garage. Gladys also took great pride in taking care of her family and children as they grew. She loved her family and was a great mom and wife. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking. Gladys was known in the community for her blueberry pie baking and turnovers. She also enjoyed all animals. Gladys is survived by six children: Amy Gigliotti, Jon (Debbie) Peace, Arnold “Arnie” (Nora) Peace, Tracy (Dave) Minnear, Kenneth “Ken” (Judi Connelly) Peace, and Arik Peace; sixteen grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Gladys is preceded in passing by son-in-law: Gerald Gigliotti; and six siblings: Lois Pifer, Earl Strouse, Bruce Strouse, Grace Peace, Alice Peace, and Willis J. Strouse. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Snyder – d’Argy Funeral Home, 206 Main Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. A second viewing will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10am to 11am, at the Paradise United Church of Christ, 4225 Big Run Prescottville Road, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. A funeral service will be held immediately following the second viewing, beginning at 11am. Interment will take place at Paradise Lutheran Cemetery, Paradise, Jefferson Co., PA. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com