Gloria DiFrancesco McGowan of Robbinsville, NJ, passed away on June 12, 2025 at Helene Fuld Medical Center, Trenton, after a short illness at age 95.
Gloria was born in Scotch Plains NJ in 1929 to Paul and Clara Checchio DiFrancesco. She was raised in Scotch Plains and graduated from Scotch Plains High School. Gloria worked alongside her husband Gaylon on their dairy farm in Bangor ME. After coming back to NJ she worked at the library at the then Trenton State College until her retirement in 1991.
Predeceased by her husband Gaylon H McGowan Jr and her daughter, Valerie McGowan, she is survived by her son Michael G. McGowan (Sheree) and two daughters, Donna Micai (Dennis), and Elaine McGowan; grandsons, Martin (Hannah) and Matthew; granddaughter, Alison (Matt), and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Ewing Cemetery.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at Ewing Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary (MartysPlace.org), 118 County Road 526, Allentown, NJ, 08501.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel. For condolences please visit the obituary page at OrlandsMemorialChapel.com
Aunt Gloria, you will really be missed. Bonnie