Gloria Cofer Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gloria Cofer of New Salem, North Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 26, 2025 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gloria Cofer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Schaner and Frances Schaner (Friesz); her former husband Wayne Cofer; and her sister Rose Mary Schaner. She is survived by: her pets, Baby, Punky, Sassy, Snickers and Taz; her children, Tammy O'Mara (Joe) of Butte, MT, Jason Cofer of Richfield, MN and Renae Bleth (Tim) of New Salem, ND; her grandchildren, Kayla Hewitt (Cedric), Brianna O'Mara, Shelby and Trayson Bleth; her great grandchildren, Kesler O'Mara, Kayleyanna and Tanyon Hewitt; and her siblings, Helen Oster (Schaner), Viola Beehler (Schaner), Darlene Stein (Schaner) and Lloyd Schaner. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. Pius V Catholic Church (213 3rd St N, New Salem, ND 58563). A prayer was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials.
