I didnt know Gloria well, but always thought that I would like to know her better. I always thought it was really neat that she married a fellow WHHS classmate and that they were together all this time. So sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathies and thoughts to Bob and her children and grandchildren. Leslie Stewart Ketchum
Since early childhood, Gloria and I were neighbors. We grew up together. She was kind,& caring. She devoted her life to improving the lives of the disabled & teaching and training those seeking to do the same work. She made a large difference. Her spirit will live on in those she has trained & helped. My condolences to Bobby & family, Learning of her death was a thump on my heart.
Turning 70 in 2013, Anne Schwartz Pinales, Carol Wasserrman Deanow, Dianne Fishberg Rosenfield, Mary Lee Shavzin Sirkin, Karen Roe Steiger, Sherry Winter Samuels, Gloria Gehler Frankel and I planned a celebration trip to Cincinnati - a "20th anniversary" of a 50th birthday celebration at the Greenbriar years before. Sadly, Gloria was unable to join us at for a return to our Cincy haunts - Frisch's, Sugar N' Spice, visits to our old neighborhoods and a fabulous tour of WHHS. To make sure she was a part of our trip, we sent her photos from the various places we went - missing her at every moment. We all talked about making these reunions a more frequent event than every 20 years and prayed that Gloria would be up to being with us whenever we convened again. Sadly, that is no longer possible. I think I can speak for all of this group that she will be truly missed - by each of us individually and as part of a group of longtime friends. To Bob and the family, our deepest sympathy.
Bobby, Gloria and I were friends since forever. Bobby and I went to North Avondale together. I was so happy to see them at the Reunion. We had many great times and I loved being around them. You know it was always "Bobby and Gloria", sort of one word. My condolences to my friend Bobby and all his family. Fred Arnold
I remember Gloria and Bob well, as we were often seated alphabetically at WHHS so the F's and G's were next to each other. Gloria was a kind and gentle person. She always had a smile and something nice to say. My deepest sympathy goes out to Bob and the family. So glad we were able to see each other in 2011.
It's taken me a while to bring myself to write something on this page. I needed to digest the fact that Gloria had died -- even though we ("the group") knew how ill she was and what she was suffering. Yet, even knowing that, and even when Bobby emailed us that she had decided to go into Hospice, it still came as a shock to hear that it had actually happened. Gloria was one of my "inner circle" all through WHHS and she is the first one we've lost. I remember so many hours talking together in lunch-line and many other hours on the phone. I remember her parents' house and her room in Bond Hill. I remember talking with her and Bobby (and I think Sandy Youkillis) in junior year algebra class -- instead of paying attention. And double-dating with her and Bobby and whichever RT I was dating at the time. But most of all, in these last few weeks, I have been thinking about Gloria the musician. She was the accompaniest for the choir -- and thinking back now, I am blown away by her musicianship and the fluidity with which she dealt with the complicated accompaniment. Did we appreciate her enough at the time?? And she played the harp, though I never heard her play it. We kept in touch over the years and I was able to visit Gloria and Bobby in Newport News, Florida and D.C. It was always wonderful to see them and to hear about her own work and their adventures in the rarified world of art museum directors. I too am grateful that she was able to be at the 50th and that we happened to be at the same table. So many good memories of a good friend from an incredibly important part of my life -- and her loss leaves a hole in the pit of my stomach.
I remember Gloria as a warm, caring, and fun person. I can't remember her without Bob. There were truly meant for each other. We go back to Bond Hill school and Mrs. Heinbuch's 4th grade class. For some reason I started recalling the Oregon Trail and the annual 5th grade reinactment at Sharon Woods. It was a difficult journey for us at that time and I guess Gloria made her own difficult journey the past few years. Now she is at peace and it for those remaining to feel the pain. I wish Bob and the family the best and may Gloria's memory be a blessing for all.
Dear Friends, Deepest sympathies abound on the death of Gloria Gehler Frankel. I was never part of her inner circle of friends, but something is obvious. Dear Bob, your wife was so much a part of the affluence script that we at whhs got to be a part of . Affluence of course means life texture. Centrally,her loss clears the understanding of this when mirrored by her friends tributes and grievance. I had hoped to see them in DC... Deepest condolences to our Sakespeare star, Bob and family. - Ilo Soovere off the boat to US in 49 from the refugee camps in Augsburg,and happy to have been allowed into one of most beatiful places on earth...America,Cincy, and whhs.
Leslie Stewart (Ketchum)
I didnt know Gloria well, but always thought that I would like to know her better. I always thought it was really neat that she married a fellow WHHS classmate and that they were together all this time. So sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathies and thoughts to Bob and her children and grandchildren. Leslie Stewart Ketchum
Alice M. Marks (Corning)
My sympathy to Bob and the family. She will be missed by many.
Alice Corning
Gail V. Iglauer (Thomson)
Since early childhood, Gloria and I were neighbors. We grew up together. She was kind,& caring. She devoted her life to improving the lives of the disabled & teaching and training those seeking to do the same work. She made a large difference. Her spirit will live on in those she has trained & helped. My condolences to Bobby & family, Learning of her death was a thump on my heart.
Q
L
Deedee (Dea Ann) Kuhn (Fair)
Turning 70 in 2013, Anne Schwartz Pinales, Carol Wasserrman Deanow, Dianne Fishberg Rosenfield, Mary Lee Shavzin Sirkin, Karen Roe Steiger, Sherry Winter Samuels, Gloria Gehler Frankel and I planned a celebration trip to Cincinnati - a "20th anniversary" of a 50th birthday celebration at the Greenbriar years before. Sadly, Gloria was unable to join us at for a return to our Cincy haunts - Frisch's, Sugar N' Spice, visits to our old neighborhoods and a fabulous tour of WHHS. To make sure she was a part of our trip, we sent her photos from the various places we went - missing her at every moment. We all talked about making these reunions a more frequent event than every 20 years and prayed that Gloria would be up to being with us whenever we convened again. Sadly, that is no longer possible. I think I can speak for all of this group that she will be truly missed - by each of us individually and as part of a group of longtime friends. To Bob and the family, our deepest sympathy.
Frederic H. Arnold
Bobby, Gloria and I were friends since forever. Bobby and I went to North Avondale together. I was so happy to see them at the Reunion. We had many great times and I loved being around them. You know it was always "Bobby and Gloria", sort of one word. My condolences to my friend Bobby and all his family. Fred Arnold
Arlene R. Dingilian (Hinkemeyer)
I send Bob and your family my sincere condolences. It's a deeper loss, since both of you were in our Class of '61.
Arlene (Dingilian) Hinkemeyer
Roslyn R. Gantt (Simmons)
I remember Gloria and Bob well, as we were often seated alphabetically at WHHS so the F's and G's were next to each other. Gloria was a kind and gentle person. She always had a smile and something nice to say. My deepest sympathy goes out to Bob and the family. So glad we were able to see each other in 2011.
Carol G. Wasserman (Deanow)
It's taken me a while to bring myself to write something on this page. I needed to digest the fact that Gloria had died -- even though we ("the group") knew how ill she was and what she was suffering. Yet, even knowing that, and even when Bobby emailed us that she had decided to go into Hospice, it still came as a shock to hear that it had actually happened. Gloria was one of my "inner circle" all through WHHS and she is the first one we've lost. I remember so many hours talking together in lunch-line and many other hours on the phone. I remember her parents' house and her room in Bond Hill. I remember talking with her and Bobby (and I think Sandy Youkillis) in junior year algebra class -- instead of paying attention. And double-dating with her and Bobby and whichever RT I was dating at the time. But most of all, in these last few weeks, I have been thinking about Gloria the musician. She was the accompaniest for the choir -- and thinking back now, I am blown away by her musicianship and the fluidity with which she dealt with the complicated accompaniment. Did we appreciate her enough at the time?? And she played the harp, though I never heard her play it. We kept in touch over the years and I was able to visit Gloria and Bobby in Newport News, Florida and D.C. It was always wonderful to see them and to hear about her own work and their adventures in the rarified world of art museum directors. I too am grateful that she was able to be at the 50th and that we happened to be at the same table. So many good memories of a good friend from an incredibly important part of my life -- and her loss leaves a hole in the pit of my stomach.
Kenneth S. Wolf
I remember Gloria as a warm, caring, and fun person. I can't remember her without Bob. There were truly meant for each other. We go back to Bond Hill school and Mrs. Heinbuch's 4th grade class. For some reason I started recalling the Oregon Trail and the annual 5th grade reinactment at Sharon Woods. It was a difficult journey for us at that time and I guess Gloria made her own difficult journey the past few years. Now she is at peace and it for those remaining to feel the pain. I wish Bob and the family the best and may Gloria's memory be a blessing for all.
Ken Wolf
Ilo Soovere
Dear Friends, Deepest sympathies abound on the death of Gloria Gehler Frankel. I was never part of her inner circle of friends, but something is obvious. Dear Bob, your wife was so much a part of the affluence script that we at whhs got to be a part of . Affluence of course means life texture. Centrally,her loss clears the understanding of this when mirrored by her friends tributes and grievance. I had hoped to see them in DC... Deepest condolences to our Sakespeare star, Bob and family. - Ilo Soovere off the boat to US in 49 from the refugee camps in Augsburg,and happy to have been allowed into one of most beatiful places on earth...America,Cincy, and whhs.