Obituary of Gloria M. Waxel

Allegany- Gloria M. Waxel, of 3340 N. 7th Street, Allegany, passed away Wednesday (November 9, 2016) at the Olean General Hospital, after a brief illness. Born June 27, 1939 in Portville, she was the daughter of William and Virginia Emerson Tompkins. She was married Marvin Waxel on June 22, 1957, in Eldred, PA. Mrs. Waxel first worked at St. Francis Hospital, and then at the Allegany Nursing Home, now known as the Absolut at Allegany. For many years she enjoyed baking cookies for her Christmas boxes. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her four children William (Vickie) Waxel of Lawrenceburg, Ky, Jeff (Tina) Waxel of Orlando, Fl, Greg (Debbie) Waxel of Wesley Chapel, Fl, and Christine (Randy) Ellithorpe of Sturbridge, MA; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister Marguerite (Fred) Miller of Eldred, PA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three sisters Shirley, Joyce, and Marge. At Mrs. Waxel's request, there will be no public services. Memorials if desired may be made to the Allegany Volunteer Fire Department, 188 W. Main Street, Allegany, NY 14706. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oleanfuneralhome.com