Gladys M. Reed Toles Calvaruso 1940-2024

Gladys was born March 11, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Arther and Agnes Lee Leonard.

Gladys was a 1958 graduate of Howland High School, graduating cum laude, who went on to work for Packard Electric, retiring after 30 years.

Gladys enjoyed sewing, solving crossword puzzles and word searches, and going to Music in the Park. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her friends. Gladys will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Gladys will always be remembered by her daughter, Cherie Watkins Harris of Warren; four grandchildren, Alex, Brittany and Cheree Jones, and James Brandon Justice; five beloved great-grandchildren; a sister, Tina Ramirez; dear friends, Deborah Page, Alinez Rodgers and Mary “Bunny” Steele; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Calvaruso, who passed away Sept. 27, 2020; brother, Bruce Leonard; and former husband, James Watkins.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Gladys 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, with a funeral service at noon, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.

Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Gladys’ family.

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