SMETHPORT — Gloria K. Calhoun, 74, of Smethport passed away Saturday (May 16, 2026) at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 4, 1952, in Port Allegany, a daughter of Ivan and Edith Hess Bickford. In 1969, she married David Allen Calhoun Sr., who died April 5, 2012.

Gloria attended Smethport area schools and was employed at C.L. McKeirnan Inc. of Smethport as a van driver for many years, transporting children.

She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by two sons, David Calhoun II of Smethport and Daniel Calhoun of Bradford; three daughters, Stephany (Jim) Avery of Waterford, Teresa (Chris) Stahli of Mount Jewett and Heather (Rob) Herbstritt of Gifford; 10 grandchildren, Kyle, Brandi, Courtney, Kobe, Izaac, Laila, Cameron, Jared, Harley and Madison; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Georgia Starkweather of Elverson and Paula Slobodnyak of Huntingdon; one brother, Richard Bickford of Farmers Valley; and many nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy Lynne Bickford; and a grandson, Travis Lee Field.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (May 21, 2026) at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 2 Bank St., where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Allen D. Young, pastor of East Smethport United Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, cff.org.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.