Gloria Hale Winning, age 61 a life-long resident of Germantown, passed away Sunday June 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Warren K. Hale and Inez Blackburn Hale, and her sister Marilyn May (Sissy). Gloria is survived by her husband Tom Winning and two children Lora Winning Schaeffer of Columbus and Tommy Winning of Germantown; two grandchildren Maxwell and Vivian Schaeffer. Her sister and brother-in-law Karilyn and John Kelly of Germantown and their children John Kelly (LeeAnn), Mary Kelly Saylors, Anne Kelly Perorazio (Tom), Brian Kelly (Darlene), and an extended family of loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Gloria was an active and faithful member of the St. Johns United Church of Christ in Germantown throughout her life. Above all else, Gloria was a caring daughter, loving wife, devoted mother, aunt, grandmother and sister, who always placed the needs of her family ahead of her own. Friends and family will be received Thursday June 28, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Arpp & Root Funeral Home in Germantown, Ohio. A Funeral service will be held 9:30 am Friday June 29, 2012 at the Arpp & Root Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Williams and Rev. Houston Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Germantown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to remember Germantown Fire & EMS and/or Disabled American Veterans with your monetary donations. . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.arpprootfh.com.