Gloria Jean Forgan

Gloria Jean Forgan, 90, of Massillon, passed away on November 4, 2023 at Aviva Hills Assisted Living, following an extended illness.

She was born on December 3, 1932 to the late Arvine and Velma (Gamary) Ricker of Massillon.

She was a graduate of Mount Marie Catholic High School, Class of 1950. She married her husband John on September 26, 1953. She had worked for J. C. Penney and retired in 1990. Gloria was dedicated to her family. She was a active member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Barbara's).

Gloria is survived by her loving children, Kathi Chovan, Debby (Bruce) Lotter, Rick (Robin) Forgan, Laurie Meyer and Tom Forgan; sister, Wanda Berens; grandchildren, Marisa Chovan, Kristi (Todd) Buoni, Kalli (Doug) Schillinger, Jordan (Maggie) Cannelis, Kara (T.J.) Moe, Jessi Forgan, Lindsay (Brad) Kostewicz, Carlene Meyer, Sarah Meyer, Tom Forgan and Hannah Forgan; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Forgan, whom passed on February 25, 2023; and brother, Duane Ricker.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 12, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by The Very Reverend John Sheridan on Monday, November 13, 2023, 10:00 am at the Divine Mercy Parish St. Barbara's.

Entombment will be at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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