Gloria Luella Madtes, 78 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall.  She was the widow of LaMar J. Madtes.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Ida B. (Weaver) Bleiler.

She graduated from Mansfield University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and went to Penn State University for graduate school. Gloria was a beloved kindergarten teacher at Cetronia Elementary in the Parkland School District for 33 years.  She was a member of Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church in Allentown and a member of the Ontelaunee Car club. Gloria's love of children translated outside the school as well, to crafting with her grandchildren, Sunday School, Bible School, and caring for the little ones in her church's infant room. She and LaMar spent many enjoyable years touring and showing their three antique cars with the car club. Gloria's laughter and bright smile will be missed by many she has touched throughout her life.

Survivors: Daughter, Mary K. Adams (Jason) of San Antonio, TX, stepsons, Jeff Madtes (Rhonda) of Old Forge, NY and Kevin Madtes (Mia) of Schnecksville; sisters, Barbara A. Bollinger of New Tripoli and Mary Jane Bleiler of Mansfield, TX, sister-in-law, Kathy Bleiler of Phoenixville, grandchildren, Lillian and Nathan Adams, Skyler, Ryan, Henry, and Harper Madtes; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a brother, Frederick W. Bleiler.

Services: A visitation will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 1 at the Zentz Community Center of Fellowship Villas, 3020 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall. The memorial service will be at 10:30 AM.  Private interment.  Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc, Fogelsville.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers , contributions may be made to Lehigh County Special Olympics, in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.