Gloria Rosina (Shova) Van Ess
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On Sunday, December 23, 2018, Gloria R. Van Ess, loving Mother of
five children passed away at the age of 81 in Savannah GA with loved ones by her side.
Gloria was born on March 28, 1937 in Malone NY to Lewis and Rosina (Vermette) Shova. She resided in Rochester NY for many years.
Gloria had a passion for map reading and researching information in books and loved to watch the birds. She was known for being spiritual, honest and dedicated to keeping family together. She loved to dance, sing and whistle while listening to Country music. She enjoyed relaxing on the patio and watching homes being built and would Comment on the activity of the builders while looking forward to seeing their progress.
Daily trips to the ice cream shop, jelly doughnuts and time spent by the Ocean looking at the large boats put a smile On Gloria's face in her last year.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her husband David, her sons David and Michael, and
brother Ralph.
Gloria is survived by her daughter Angie (Charles) Rothert and her two sons, Rodney (Yolanda)
Van Ess and Theodore Van Ess.
She has 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grand Children and 3 Sisters.
Funeral Services will be held in the summer of 2019 in Malone NY at Notre Dame (Date to Be Announced)