Gloria Kranz Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gloria Kranz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born in Daisytown, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 17, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gloria Kranz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Royce Kranz Sr.; her mother Helen Gibel; and her stepfather Joseph Gibel. She is survived by: her children, Royce Kranz Jr. (Kim) and Valerie Grose (Dean); her grandchildren, Jason Grose (Kelly), Courtney Hanlon (Mitch), Royce Kranz III (Taylor) and Nicole Kranz; her great grandchildren, Pierce Grose, Brooks Kranz and Claire Hanlon; and her siblings, Jeanette Powers (Bob) and Joseph John Gibel. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Research Center at Montefiore Hospital, 3459 Fifth Avenue, Suite 421 West, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
