Gladys L. DeLong, 95, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday morning, May 24, 2015, at Mercy Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on January 14, 1920, in Van Wert County, to Gustav and Anna (Werner) Bauer. On August 25, 1946, she married Earl DeLong.
Survivors include her husband, Earl of Tiffin; daughter, Diane (Hank) Hilty; grandchildren, Christopher and Michael (Katrina) Hilty, all of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Esther Bricker of Kansas City, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews, including grand nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Earl; parents; one brother; and three sisters.

Gladys graduated from Union Twp. High School and from Deaconess School of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from Nursing School, she served in the United States Navy as a registered nurse from June 23, 1943 to May 29, 1946. She was also employed as a nurse at both Mercy Hospital and Tiffin State Hospital. Gladys volunteered for many years at the Ritz Theatre and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ.

There will be no visitation or services at this time. Burial will be private at a later date at Taylor Cemetery in Van Wert.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ritz Theatre or a charity of the donor's choice.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.