Dr. Gloria F. Conde
November 21, 1928 ~ September 25, 2016
Born in: Habana
Dr. Gloria F. Conde, 87, of Meadville, passed away from this life on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born in Habana, Cuba, on November 21, 1928, a daughter of Jose and Juana Fernandez.
While growing up in Cuba, she earned her doctorate in Philosophy and History from the University of Habana.

In September 8, 1962 she came to the United States and became a United State Citizen in 1969. She came to Meadville in August 1967 to take a position as a Spanish Teacher at Meadville Senior High School. She retired after 35 years of teaching in June 1992.
She was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church and The Alter Rosary Society. Gloria volunteered at the Meadville Medical Center, the Meadville Public Library, and Wesbury United Methodist Community.
Gloria was an avid reader and loved to cook.
She is survived by two children, a daughter Mercedes Conde of Meadville, a son, David Conde and his wife Mary of Erie. She is further survived by four grandchildren, Vanessa Bell and her husband, Chris of Transfer, PA, Joseph Conde of Erie, Teresa Conde of Pittsburgh and Danielle Breene Kooby of Monroeville, PA; three great-grandchildren, Keeley, Alexander, & Zachary.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. A prayer vigil service will be conducted at 8:30 P.M. with Deacon Todd Sommers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, with Father Tom Trocchio, Parochial Vicar, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Agatha Cemetery, Meadville, PA.
In Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions in Gloria’s memory can be made to Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, PA 16335 or The Meadville Public Library, 848 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Gloria’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Mercedes and David — Your mom was my high school Spanish teacher in the late 1970s. I loved her. She was a great teacher and made learning so much fun. It was an honor to be in her class. She was always bragging about the two of you. She was so proud of you. It is always difficult to lose your mother. I hope it brings you some comfort to know how much so many of us loved her. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
-Marcia
Estimado David – Tinamarie y yo te damos nuestro mas sincero sentido pesame y esperamos que tu mami se encuentre en las manos del Senor. Que el senor los llene de Paz y buenas memorias de tu familia.
Senora Conde was one of my favorite teachers in high school. She was full of wonderful stories and I will always remember her as an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with you all- and to Senora, que tu suenos con los angelitos.
Sadie ,Dave , a grand lady is gone. Be glad to have had in your lives as long as you did.
I loved Senora Conde and have kept her in my heart throughout the years. She was spirited, smart and a bright light in her students lives – a truly special person that I was blessed to have in my life. Thank you Senora, you live on in all of us that loved you.
Mercedes and David,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. I will always remember her gracious spirit, her fun sense of humor and her devotion to her students. I have many many cherished memories of special times in her classroom. Unusual timing, but I was just mentioning to a friend last evening that she would tell us we were learning Cuban, not just Spanish!
She was a very special lady who left pieces of her heart with all of us….
~Gail
Dear Mercedes and David,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I was lucky enough to have met her as my Spanish teacher and then reconnected with her as an adult. I enjoyed listening to her stories when I delivered communion to her home. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. I know you have many good memories that will comfort you in days ahead.
(P.S. Heaven gained two angels last week….my Mom passed, also.) Joyce Hayden
I was a student of your mother for 5 years at MASH. I was inspired by her enthusiasm and love of life. She was a gifted educator and a warm and loving person. I am certain she lived a full and valuable life and will be missed by all.
Warmly,
Michelle (Miller) Lybarger (Miguelina to your mother!)