Gladine Velma (Wolfe) Wiles, 93, of Kittanning died Monday May 20, 2019 in her home. She was born on March 19, 1926 in East Brady, Pa to the late Franklin & Ethel Wolfe. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kittanning and the Order of the Eastern Star. Gladine was the founder of The Orphans Of The Storm and was the business owner of Theo-Dean Pet Motel. She also was the founder of the pet therapy program at ACMH Hospital and was a humane officer. Gladine also at one time was a nurse’s aide at Fairwinds Manor and was a foster parent, Girl Scout/ Brownie Leader, and 4H Leader. She enjoyed going to camp at Armstrong Run, sewing, dancing with her late husband, traveling, bus trips, horseback riding, horse shows, dog shows, but most importantly, spending time with her family and her two grandchildren.
Gladine leaves behind to cherish her memory her three children, Phyllis Wiles, Jay Wiles & Bethann (Brian) Galbraith, all of Kittanning; grandchildren, Christi Wiles, of Worthington, and Cody (Mia Ellis) Wiles, of Penn Hills; brother, Glenn (Nancy) Wolfe, of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, “Henry”. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Wiles, in 1999.
Family and Friends will be received on Thursday May 25, 2019 in the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, 200 South McKean St., Kittanning, Pa 16201 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Additional viewing will be held in the funeral home from 10:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am on Friday May 26, 2019 with Rev. Edward Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery.
Family asks that in lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to:
Orphans of the Storm
Attn: Hope Fund
PO Box 838
Kittanning, Pa 16201
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