Gloria L. Seiger, 90, of Ocean View, Del., and formerly of Laurel and Bowie, Md., passed away peacefully at Harrison House in Georgetown, Del. On June 14, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 1932 to the late William T. Cooper and Marion L. Cooper. She was raised in Washington, DC and graduated from Coolidge High School in DC in 1949.

After graduation, she was a homemaker and later worked as a legal secretary at several private law firms. She and her husband, Guy bought "The Shanty" restaurant in Rehoboth Beach (now renamed "Crystals") and ran it from 1976 to 1985. Later she worked as a secretary for the Federal government. She retired from the USDA, Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Md. In 1995. Loving life on the eastern shore, near the ocean, she moved to Ocean View, Del. in 2008 and lived there until the time of her death. It was there that she enjoyed many happy years hosting visits from extended family, grandchildren and friends. She also enjoyed annual trips for many years to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., for extended family vacations.

In addition to a brother, William T. Cooper, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy W. Seiger in 1990. She is survived by her 4 children: Diane M. Kerr of Laurel, Md., John J. McMahon (partner Jim) of Arlington, Va., Stephen S. Seiger (Cynthia) of Hanover, Pa., and Kim S. Seiger (partner Kathy) of Fairfax, Va. She is also survived by a sister, Christine M. Clements of Cocoa, Fl. Gloria is also survived by her grandchildren, Devon (Mike) Sibenik, Douglas (Liz) Kerr, Rebecca and Brandon Seiger and 2 great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Drew. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and extended family including her special niece Susie Register.

A celebration of life will be held in August at her home in Bay Forest, Ocean View. She will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Memorial contributions can be made in Gloria Seiger's name to Millville Volunteer Fire Company, 35554 Atlantic Avenue, Millville, DE 19967.