Gladys M. (VanLuvender) Sives, 96 years, of Brockton, died Thursday evening February 6, 2003, at West Acres Nursing Home after a period of failing health. Born in Scranton, PA, she was raised and educated in Scranton schools. She had been a resident of Brockton for over 50 years, and previously had resided in New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Isacc and Molly VanLuvender. She was an avid knitter and will be missed by all.
She is survived by two sons Emerson Sives of Pennsylvania, and Ronnie Sives of New Jersey, five daughters Gladys M. Salvatore of New York, Doris Boston of New Jersey, Ellen Bowman of Virginia, Mary Ferrara of Washington and Bess Ventura of Brockton, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Adelaid Hapersberger and mother of the late Robert Sives and Wallace F. Sives.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton.