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Gladys Maria Sinicrope

Gladys Maria Sinicrope

  • May 3, 1920 - February 18, 2012
  • Princeton, West Virginia
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“Few women have made such an immense impact on those they touch, but then Aunt Gladys was always well ahead of her time. My brother David and I...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Joseph "Joey Boy" Sinicrope - VA

“To the family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Gladys. She was a joy to know and spend time with. With our deepest sympathy, Bill and...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Tena Eubank - greenville, NC

“To the family: I am sorry about the passing of Mrs Sinicrope. Words cannot express the deep sympathy and warm thoughts I have for you. I hope that...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Ergie Smith - Princeton, WV

“We will miss you, Aunt Gladys. We love you. Love, Aaron and Landon Farmer ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Aaron and Landon - Floyd, VA

“Our Aunt Gladys. Tall and statuesque. Cheerful. Hugely intelligent. Dignified. Steadfast in her Christian Faith. Loving. Entirely Italian. ...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Joseph "Chip" Sinicrope - VA

“Love you very much Aunt Gladys.....Daniel, Michele, Aaron, Landon, and Devin. ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Daniel Farmer - Princeton, WV


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Gladys Maria Sinicrope, 91, of Sparrow Street (Quail Valley Estates) Princeton, formerly of McDowell County and Severna Park, Maryland died Saturday evening, February 18, 2012 at Glenwood Retirement Village near Princeton. Born May 3, 1920 at Kimball, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Sinicrope and Theodora Cimino Sinicrope. She was a graduate of Welch High School, received her bachelor's degree from Concord College in education. She earned her master's degree from George Washington University with a concentration in English and Biology. In her quest to further her education, she completed graduate studies at Duke University in Durham NC and Towson University in Towson Maryland. Ms. Sinicrope was retired from the Anne Arundel Maryland Public County Schools where she taught high school English with a focus on British literature. Prior to her move to Maryland, she taught in McDowell County for five years. She began her career as an executive secretary to Superintendent Hilton of Superior Coal Company. Ms. Sinicrope was a member of many professional and service organizations pertaining to education. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Harrison Street in Princeton and a member of the Altar Society. She was a member of the O.S.I.A. Fratelli Tricolore # 2631 of Mercer County. Ms. Sinicrope enjoyed traveling around the world. She enjoyed experiencing the theater, art, music, museums, architecture, and geography of both the western and eastern worlds. She often returned to Italy, the country of her ancestors. Ms. Sinicrope was an avid reader, pianist of classical music and enjoyed opera, theater, musical and performances. She supported many charities of the poor including Tender Mercies of Princeton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers; Frank Joseph Sinicrope, Arthur Sinicrope, Felix O. Sinicrope & Joseph Sinicrope along with three sisters; Santa Serreno, Angelina Sinicrope and Rose Marguerite Sinicrope. Gladys was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include many nephews, nieces and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, February 23, 2012 from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Harrison Street in Princeton with Father Paul Wharton as the celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. A time of gathering and sharing with the family will be held Wednesday from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home with a Christian Wake Service at 7:45 PM. Online condolence may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com. Serving as pallbearers will be her great nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts of love can be made to the Tender Mercies, P. O. Box 669, Princeton WV 24740