Obituaries
Gladys Z. Clemens, 91
April 06, 2020
Gladys Ziegler Clemens passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Columbia, PA, at age 91. She was a graduate of Hatfield High School and Juniata College where she majored in music. She was a lifelong musician, a teacher of piano and organ, and church choir director, organist and pianist.
Gladys is survived by her children Jane Mohr and husband Wes, Ric Mohr and partner Jana, and Barb Heinly and husband Gary. She was predeceased by her son Bob Mohr. She is also survived by grandchildren Jared Heinly, Drew Mohr, Lee Mohr and Carl Heinly, and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Fran Nyce and Lucy Loomis, former daughter-in-law, Abby Jacobson, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to being known for her music, Gladys had a strong faith, loved her family, and was a volunteer, friend, teacher, as well as a fighter and survivor, and was an example to her family of how to age gracefully. Her family is grateful that she is at peace and her battle with Alzheimer’s is over.
Gladys chose to be cremated. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 or alz.org/donate, or a charity of one’s choice.
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Condolences to the Family
April 13, 2020
Such fond memories of Choir practice and hearing the lovely organ music. I also remember Gladis playing the hand held harp so beautifully. In my eyes she will always be Barbs Mom and in the house in Flourtown. GOD bless you all.
Helen Kenna
April 13, 2020
On behalf of Village Garden Apartment residents, please accept our condolences. It was a pleasure to have known Gladys during the years she resided at VGA. She will be remembered for her musical talents, her enjoyment of Scrabble, and her sweet spirit. Our thoughts are with the family during this time. –VGA
April 12, 2020
We, along with all her friends at Ambler Church of the Brethren, are saddened by the loss of a dear and talented former member, but we are thankful that she is at peace after health difficulties. She accomplished a lot despite a lifetime of challenges. She raised 4 terrific kids, created many new life paths, and did so much with her music! I fondly remember playing the pump organ with her in her parents’ home in Hatfield, her organ accompaniment for worship services and for Faure’s “Requiem” at Ambler, and many fun times filled with laughter. God bless you to all the family as we join you in grieving.
Betty Lou and Alfred Nyce
