Gladys Elnora Moffatt, age 100, life time resident of Cambridge Springs, PA passed away on March 1, 2015 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, PA where she had resided for the past 3 1/2 years. Born on July 31, 1914 in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County, PA, Gladys was a daughter of the late David Rankin Rodgers and Emma Melvina Culbertson Rodgers. She married Charles Emery Moffatt on April 18, 1936 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 2000.
A home maker, Gladys was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cambridge Springs where she once was active there as Sunday School superintendent and the Methodist Women?????s Circle. She was a former member of the Our Lady of the Springs Rebekah’s Lodge in Cambridge Springs and was the oldest member of the WYNMORE Club in Cochranton. Gladys spent winters in Florida, loved to travel and enjoyed flower gardening and yard work.
Surviving Gladys are five daughters – Dorothy Ann Bartels and her husband, Bernard, Jr of Canadohta Lake; Diane See and her husband, Wayne of Hartstown, PA; Shirley Beal and her husband, David of Doylestown, PA; Joyce Moffatt of Waterbury, CT; and Theresa Eason and her husband, Peter of Valencia, CA; a son – Maynard Moffatt and his wife, Linda of Martinsburg, WV; 21 grandchildren; Soley, Vickie, Lisa, Debbie, Jim, David, Connie, Bryan, Dennis, Patty, Carl, Ronnie, Jeff, Charles, Christopher, Marcus, Michael, Heather, Brandon, Todd, and Chelsea; 40 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Preceding Gladys in death were two daughters – Emma Gene Rossi who died in 1999 and Carolyn DeVore in died in 2007 and a brother – Harold Rodgers who died in 2013; a grandson – David See who died in 1987; and two great grandchildren – Robert (BJ) and – an infant great granddaughter, three nephews – Eugene, Duane, and Dale Rodgers and two nieces – Phyllis Roberts and Jeannette Wiedner.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Wednesday, March 4th from 1:00 until 3:00. Funeral services will be held there at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be in Mitchell Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cambridge Springs Public Library, 158 McClellan Street or the Cambridge Springs First United Methodist Church, 326 South Main Street.
The family would like to thank the Memory Support Unit of the Crawford County Care Center for their excellent care and attention provided.
Dear Moffatt family,
My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Gladys. I am glad I got to be part of her life as her social worker at the Crawford County Care Center. She was blessed to have such a large family who loved and cared about her. I remember her 100th birthday party. Diane and Dorothy was nice to get to know you as well . Will miss seeing you at CCCC. It won’t be the same at CCCC with out her. She was a precious lady. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Adams
Supportive Care Unit Coordinator
Mom,
Always so patient & strong and ahead of your time. Finding humor in most situations, Amazing, especially with a family this size. You will be missed and always in our hearts. I’m certain Daddy, Emmie, Carolyn and grandchildren will be there to greet you in heaven. Thanx for being you. Love you
To the Moffatt family I want to extend my condolences. Bucky may your Mom rest in peace. 100, Wow what a long life. I hope you all listened well when she told her stories. May peace be with you all. Roy class of 62
Grandma,
Just wanted to let you know how much you will ne missed by us, and every person on this earth, that was blessed to have known you and been a part of your life. You have touched the lives of so many during your Century here on earth. You always were so kind and sweet, and I will never forget all of the family gatherings and holidays at your house. Especially, all of the delicious food you would make. You always were so caring, and always let us Grandchildren do things without telling Grandpa about it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Without you, I would not be here, nor my wife and children. Fly high and spread your wings Grandma!!! To me you are an inspiration, to fight even when the odds are against you. Love You!!! One last thing, please tell Grandpa hi, and we will meet again.
Love, Chris and April, Ashley, and Amber
Mom,
You were one of a kind, always thoughtful, kind and giving. I have been blessed to call you Mother. You are in a much better place and I know you are watching over us with all who have gone before. May you rest in peace knowing you are always in our thoughts. You will be missed and loved very much.
Mom:
You will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. You were a quiet inspiration to your entire family and always kept everyone together in your own special way. You are now in a better place where you will be joined by Dad and the rest of your loved ones who have gone before you. Rest in peace and may god bless and keep you. We will love you always.