Gladys J. Roczkowski, 91, of Throop died Wednesday at Green Ridge Care Center with her family at her side.   Born in Scranton on May 14,1930, Gladys was the daughter of Charles and Sophie Sharek Parfrey.  She was preceded in death by her husband Casmer "Rocky" Roczkowski.  She is survived by her daughter , Doris Godak and husband Stan and son David Roczkowski and wife Laurie.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Philip Godak and wife Stacey, Lisa Perna and husband Jason and Charles Roczkowski.  The great-grandchildren surviving are Colten and Conner Perna, and Mya and Alexander Godak.

Gladys graduated from Throop High School and Lackawanna Business School.  She was employed by the Third National Bank, then joined her husband running Rocky's Market, a local grocery store.  She had also been employed part time with the Mid-Valley School District.

Gladys was a lifelong member of the The Throop United Methodist Church.  She sang in the church choir,participated on many committees, enjoyed adult Bible study and worked tirelessly at church fundraising events.  She was known as "The Hoagie Lady" by her extensive network of fundraising customers.  She also enjoyed volunteering at the Gino Merli Veterans Center and was a Lady Auxillary member of Throop Hose Company No.1.

The family would like to thank the staff at Green Ridge Health Care Center for their care and support of both Gladys and her family, with special appreciation to Nurse Ann and Virginia for their attention and compassion.

In Lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to Throop United Methodist Church, c/o Doris Godak at 521 Meade St.Throop,18512