Gloria J. Mazzant, 74, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at the Forbes Hospital in Monroeville.
Gloria was born in Ellwood City on August 25th, 1948 to the late Anthony and Nellie (Wilcox) Mazzant. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1967 and had studied Art at Beaver County Community College. Gloria also graduated from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She had worked at Pee-Wees Hot Dog Shop in Ellwood City for 2 years as a cook. She later worked as a beautician and as a free-lance artist specializing in photo tinting. Gloria was a devote Christian and enjoyed drawing.
She is survived by her sister Connie Markovich of Brighton Twp. brothers Anthony “Bud” Mazzant of Franklin Twp. and Robert (Patricia) Mazzant of North Sewickley Twp., and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Steve Markovich Jr.
There will not be a public service. Final arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..
Gloria, it’s hard to believe that you’re gone, after having been friends for 45 years…a friendship that lasted longer than most I’ve had. We first met in 1978 through the “afternoon” ministry of the Baptist church I was attending. You had your struggles and could be trying at times, 😊 but it was due to an illness beyond your control. I apologize for not always being patient. I am grateful for the common bond we have in Jesus Christ, the source of comfort and strength which sustained you all these years. You had it tough, suffering with the fear and guilt that often gripped you, but you were faithful to the end and so much closer to the Lord than I’ll ever be. I know you heard the words “…Well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your Lord” (Matthew 25:21) when you passed from this life into eternity. George & I were so thankful we had the chance to see you your last day here and share favorite Scripture verses and songs. I hope it brought you some comfort. You are now free…happy and perfectly whole, sitting at the feet of the Savior you loved and served so unashamedly. As Matthew 20:16 says, “…The last shall be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.” Dearest Gloria, you may have felt last here on earth, but you are certainly at the head of the line now. I miss you dearly but look forward to the time we’ll see each other again. Love you, Roxie