Gladys A. Sorenson

Gladys A. Sorenson, 91, of Natrona Heights, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home. She was born January 27, 1929, in Carmichaels to the late William and Gladys (Stewart) Sorenson. Gladys was a 1947 graduate of Har-Brack High School, where she was the head majorette. She retired after 38 years of service from Alcoa Research Laboratories. Gladys was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Brackenridge, Alcoa Retiree club, the New Kensington Eagles, former Brackenridge Heights Country Club, Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the Allegheny Valley Concert Association. She was also a member and past president of the following, Junior Woman's Club of Allegheny Valley, Woman's Civic Club of Allegheny Valley, Alcoa Personnel Association and the Southwest Region of Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliaries. Gladys enjoyed volunteering for the American Cancer Society and the Alle-Kiski Health Faoundation. She enjoyed playing golf, swimming laps and vacations to Hilton Head. Gladys loved her family and never missed birthdays, holidays and get togethers.
Gladys is survived by her nephew, William (Joanne) Johnson; nieces, Barbara Johnson and Margie Tucci; great nieces, Kristen (John) Walker, Shelley (Mark) Eberle and Meghan Bean; great nephews, Aaron (Gretchen) Johnson, Adam (Jenna) Johnson and Ryan (Leslie) Johnson; and by her fiance, Francis Balash.
In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha L. Jonson and Wilma E. Petit and by her niece, Deborah Genito.

Service and burial for Gladys will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gladys may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Avenue, Brackenridge, Pa. 15014. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.