Gloria Jean McDowell, age 75, of Freedom, PA, (formerly of Port Allegany, PA) passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late William H. & Irene V.(Kotula) Clark, Gloria was born on February 27, 1949, in St. Mary’s, PA. She graduated from Cameron County High School in 1967. On May 11, 1968, she married the love of her life, Philip G.“Squeak” McDowell at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Emporium, PA.

Gloria is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, son Scott (Jennifer) McDowell of Pittsburgh,PA and daughter Marcie (Troy) Shall of Clarion, PA; a brother, William (Debbie) Clark of Coudersport, PA along with several nieces and nephews. Though Gloria loved her yard sales, thrift store shopping, and being a social butterfly, her favorite role was being Grammie to her four grandchildren Riley, Cooper, Zachary and Andrew. She treasured her time with them and was their biggest supporter and cheerleader. Her grandkids always knew she was in the stands with her famous “whoop-whoop!”

Gloria was a waitress for Ron’s Place in Port Allegany, PA for 16 years. She always welcomed the customers with a smile and made many lifelong friends. In 1994, she joined Adelphia Cable in Coudersport, PA, as a telemarketer, where she could put her gift of gab to the test. She finished out her “working years” at the Hong Kong Dollar in Port Allegany.

She had a soft spot for her furry friends, treating each pet like a member of her family. She loved and spoiled her dogs Brandy, Jazzy and Layla and cats Smokey, Alex, Zoey and Pumpkin.

Gloria was an active member of the Port Allegany Red Hat Society, Port Allegany Woman’s Club, and the First Church of God in Eldred, PA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Mary I. Kitchen.

Gloria was the life of the party, and her smile could light up the room. She will always be remembered for her generosity, giving spirit, her laughter, and her love of decorating her home for each season and holiday!

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Freedom, PA and Port Allegany, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gloria’s memory to The Humane Society or Allegheny Health Network Home Hospice Care.

Professional arrangements entrusted to Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township.