Gloria A. Botte (1931-2025)

Gloria A. Botte, 94, of Industry, formerly of Koppel, passed away surrounded by her family’s love and under the care of her hospice nurse, Amanda, the early morning of August 4th, 2025.

She was born in Koppel on March 18th, 1931 in Koppel, a daughter of the late Ann Percic. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Botte, her son, Paul J. Botte, her sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ron Reeher and her longtime companion, Richard Wanner. She is survived by her son, Michael (Jodi) Botte, her brother, John (Kathy) Percic, her daughter-in-law, Diane Golnik Wilk, her grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) Laveing, Paul Botte, and Teya Botte, her great-grandchildren: Jonathan (Abbey) McGeary, Justin Laveing, and Jocelyn Laveing (Matt) Veon, Ethan Botte, Devin Botte; along with her great-great-grandchildren, Jase Laveing, and Alexis, Allison and Jameson McGeary, as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Gloria was a resident of Industry most of her life, Gloria worked as a special education paraprofessional with McGuire Home and New Horizon School. In her spare time, she could be found in nature, especially walking at Brady’s Run Park. She also enjoyed winning at pinochle, having dessert after every meal, especially sfogliatella, line dancing, antiquing, feeling the sun on her face and listening to the wind. She will be remembered by her family as the consummate caregiver. She was also Catholic by faith.

Friends will be received Saturday, August 9th, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.