Jane Gloria Tobin, 95, of Williamsport, formerly of Mt. Ephraim
Monday, June 12, 2023
Jane Gloria Tobin, 95, of Williamsport, passed away on June 4, 2023, at UPMC Susquehanna.
Gloria was born in Philadelphia on March 27, 1928, a daughter to the late Salvatore and Mary Elizabeth (Hall) Ricciardelli.
Gloria was a member of St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, and a longtime resident of Mount Ephraim, N.J. She worked at the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, then Fifth Avenue Card Shop in the Morristown, N.J. Mall, with most of her time being spent working for Janney Montgomery Scott Investments, Philadelphia.
She was well known for greeting everyone that walked through the doors of Building C and the dining hall at The Williamsport Home, as she was a member of the Dietary Committee, the Travel Committee, as well as the Hospitality Committee. She was an avid Bingo and card player. She loved classical music, and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 58 years, John J. Tobin, preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2004.
She is survived by their son, John J. (Denise Duvak) Tobin Jr., of Cogan Station; grandchildren, John Paul (Ashley English) Tobin, Janice (Anthony) Felt, and Patrick (Meghan Brett) Tobin; great-grandchildren, Tobin Marie Felt, Anthony Vincent Felt, Grace Diane Tobin, and Guinevere Gloria Tobin; nieces, Linda Clarke Cesarini, Marie Elena Clarke, Patricia Clarke, and Cynthia Clarke; as well as nephew, John Patrick Clarke.
In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was preceded in death by her sister, Marie E. Clarke; and two half-sisters, Edith Rowan and Alice Wassong.
The family will receive friends and family from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, one hour prior to services.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport PA 17701 at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, with Rev. Glenn E. McCreary officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery.
Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with handling final arrangements.
To sign a register book or share a memory, please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Williamsport Symphony, 220 West Fourth St, 3rd Floor, Community Arts Center, Williamsport, PA 17701 or to The Williamsport Home, 1900 Ravine Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701.