Name: Funeral Mass for Gladys C. Sorace
Start: 2025-03-25T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church

Gladys Carolyn (Dunlevy) Sorace, 95, of Scottdale, passed peacefully at 6:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Independence Health System's Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. "Dumpy," as she was lovingly referred to by family and friends, was born on July 21, 1929, in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward M. and Frances A. (Wagner) Dunlevy. She was married for 60 years to Vincent S. 'Vinnie" Sorace, who passed away on May 28, 2012. Dumpy was a professional hairstylist and longtime proprietor of Gladys' Beauty Salon in Scottdale. She was a 1948 graduate of Scottdale High School and of the Uniontown Beauty Academy. Her colorful personality was an attribute, in a loving way, that touched numerous lives throughout her lifetime; a true friend to many! Dumpy will be sadly missed by her family: her daughter, Lynne Kendrish; her son, Vince Sorace and Joe Leos; her sister-in-law, Patricia Dunlevy; her son-in-law's children, Scott Kendrish and Lara Franks and Steve Kendrish and his wife, Mary Ann, and their son, Stephen and Hailey Powell; and her numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. In addition to her husband and her parents, Dumpy was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Dunlevy (Mary Lou); her brother, Chuck "Wimpy" Dunlevy; her sister, Frances "Sissie" Frank (Morely); her brother-in-law, Larry Sorace (Sylvia); her sisters-in-law, Angie Snyder (Harry), Jeannie Davis (Don), and their parents, Louis and Vincenza Sorace; her niece, DJ Brandee Bowen; her nephew, Dave Dunlevy; and her son-in-law, Bob Kendrish, with whom she ran the Mudslide Open Golf Outing for many years. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale, with Rev. Father Michael Sikon as celebrant. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (http://www.fergusonfunerals.com). Memorials may be made to the cause, charity, or church of your choosing. Love Lasts Forever!

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Mar. 5, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Sorace

16 Entries

LaVonne R Hanlon

March 11, 2025

Dumpy cut my hair for many years and she had a great personality. Enjoyed my time with her while getting a hair cut! I will pray for comfort for her family at this difficult time.

Michele (Boshinsky) King

March 11, 2025

Lynnie....so sorry for your loss. You certainly have had a rough year. You have some beautiful angels watching over you and your brother. I am sending lots of love your way.

Nancy Morrow

March 8, 2025

Lynne and Vinny, I´m saddened to hear about the loss of your dear mother. She was one of a kind and a joy to be around!

Jim Stull

March 7, 2025

I always tell the stories Dumpy told me when I was a kid getting my hair cut. She was a true one of a kind. She was a beautiful soul

Mary Ann (Stull) Taylor

March 7, 2025

Dumpy, you will be sorely missed. Mom(Garnet Stull) and I loved the stories we would leave your salon with after each visit!! You will never be forgotten! Pete and Mary Ann Taylor.

Maria Koter

March 6, 2025

Lynne and Vince, Glady's spirited personality was always a source of joy for me. She made everyone feel like a cherished friend. She will not be forgotten. My sincere sympathy for your loss.

Patricia Sapanara

March 6, 2025

My sincere sympathy to Lynne and all of your family and friends. I don't know of anybody that Dumpy didn't touch their lives in one way or another. She definitely was one special lady ❤❤

Dave and Lorri Bambrey

March 6, 2025

Simply the best! Enough said.

Doug Walker

March 6, 2025

Words cannot express my sorrow, she was a second mother to so many. What a Great loss.

Janet Burns

March 6, 2025

Lynn-
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Gladys was indeed a special lady and the life of the party. She always had a smile for everyone! May she rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Bill & Janet Burns

Mary C Jones

March 5, 2025

Dumpy thank you for always cheering me up. Your lively spirit was so love !

Sheldon Epstein

March 5, 2025

Sorace Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of Gladys.
My Mother went to her hair salon for many years, and she always enjoyed going there.
Her passing is a loss to the community, and all of the people who knew and admired her.
With deepest sympathy,
Sheldon Epstein

Goldie Malone Lohr

March 5, 2025

So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I remember her cutting my hair when I was a child. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.q

Diane Bown Martray

March 5, 2025

Lynne

Derek R

March 5, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Timothy Hurst

March 5, 2025

Deepest sympathy to her family. A Scottdale icon loved by many. Loved this woman. Blessings.

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