Gladys Carolyn (Dunlevy) Sorace, 95 of Scottdale, passed peacefully at 6:30 AM Friday, February 28, 2025 in Independence Health System's Frick Hospital, Mt Pleasant

"Dumpy" as she was lovingly referred to by family and friends, was born on July 21, 1929 in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward M. and Frances A. (Wagner) Dunlevy. She was married for 60 years to Vincent S. "Vinnie" Sorace, who passed away on May 28, 2012.

Dumpy was a professional

hairstylist and longtime proprietor of Gladys' Beauty Salon in Scottdale. She was a 1948 graduate of Scottdale High School and of the Uniontown Beauty Academy.

Her colorful personality was an attribute, in a loving way, that touched numerous lives throughout her lifetime; A true friend to many!

Dumpy will be sadly missed by her family; her daughter, Lynne Kendrish; her son, Vince Sorace and Joe Leos; her sister-in-law, Patricia Dunlevy; her son-in-law's children,

Scott Kendrish and Lara Franks and Steve Kendrish and his wife Mary Ann and their son, Stephen and Hailey Powell; and her numerous Nieces, Nephews and Close Friends.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Dumpy was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Dunlevy (Mary Lou); her brother, Chuck "Wimpy" Dunlevy; her sister, Frances "Sissie" Frank (Morely); her brother-in-law, Larry Sorace (Sylvia); her sisters-in-law, Angie Snyder

(Harry), Jeannie Davis (Don), and their parents, Louis and Vincenza Sorace; her niece DJ Brandee Bowen; her nephew, Dave Dunlevy; and her son-in-law, Bob Kendrish with whom she ran the Mudslide Open Golf Outing for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday March 25, 2025 at the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale with Rev. Father Michael Sikon as celebrant.

Personalized arrangements are

under the professional supervision of the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring Street, Scottdale (http://www.fergusonfunerals.com).

Memorials may be made to theCause, Charity or Church of your choosing. Love Lasts Forever!