Dec 15, 2017

Gloria Marley Unruh, 74, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2017, in her home, with her husband by her side.

She was born November 27, 1943, in Nottinghamshire, England, in the village of Sutton-in-Ashfield, a daughter of the late Raymond and Melvian L. Pegg Maggi. When she was two years old, she and her mother immigrated to the United States and settled in Eighty Four.

On October 28, 1995, she married Paul Unruh, her loving and devoted best friend, who survives.

Mrs. Unruh was employed as a sales representative until she retired. Her most important position was as wife, mother and grandmother. She was the matriarch of her family, and family members sought her out for her solid advice, wisdom and overall loving presence. Her family affectionately called her “Dodo,” which was a childhood nickname.

She had a wide variety of interests and passions. She and her husband Paul loved to travel and extensively traveled to the New England states, which she considered her second home. She was passionate about cooking for her family and dining out at various restaurants, and she could recommend many establishments in numerous states she had visited. She enjoyed “camping” with her husband and extended family in the Laurel Mountains. She played golf and was an avid reader.

Above all, she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to all of her family in many, many ways.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her children, Todd A. Marley (Cathy) and Leslie J. Gostic (Michael), both of Canonsburg; her stepsons, Michael P. Unruh (Sarah) of Mars and Bradley A. Unruh (Michelle) of South Fayette; her brother, Raymond L. Maggi of Canonsburg; 13 grandchildren, Jessica Dernosek, Tommy Marley, Griffin Unruh, Marquise Pettigrew, Adam Unruh, Lucas Gostic, Garrett Unruh, Gavin Unruh, Sam Unruh, Lily Gostic, Zoe Unruh, Isaac Unruh and Ava Marley; and nephews Drew Evanoka (Jodi), Neil (Ginny) and Chad (Katie) Maggi.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are a sister, Kimberly Bistarkey, and a stepson, Adam R. Unruh.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m Wednesday, December 20. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will take place at a later date in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To view or leave condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.