Gloria A. Kolander, 88, of Nazareth, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.

Born August 23, 1936 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Clifford R. and Grace I. (Rice) Altemose.  Gloria was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1954, and a homemaker for most of her married life.

She enjoyed camping and watching NASCAR with her brother Skip.  She was a dedicated Christian and woman of great faith. When living in Minnesota, she was a member of Stephen's Ministry and performed many organ concerts in her home church.  Gloria also was a kind and giving person.  She was very generous with both her time as well as her monetary contributions to various charities.

Gloria was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

She is survived by a sister; Carol Scheffler and a brother; Gilbert "Skip" Altemose both of Nazareth as well as her niece April and nephews Eric and Scotty.  Along with her parents, Gloria was predeceased by her brother Gordon in 1994; her first husband Jack Taylor in 1988; and second husband Don Kolander in 2017.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 10-11 AM in St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth with a Memorial service starting at 11 AM.  Burial will be private with the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth.  Memorials in Gloria's name may be sent directly to stjude.org.