Gladys L. Mauk, 89, of Charlotte Lane, New Castle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 15, 2010, at her home.Born November 3, 1920 in Punxsutawney, Gladys was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Doverspike Himes. She is survived by her busband, James Russell Mauk, to whom she was married for sixty-eight years. Mrs Mauk was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School. She worked in a variety of positions throughout her life in Punxsutawney, Reynoldsville and Butler, retiring from the G.C. Murphy Company in Butler after twenty-five years of employment. She was well know for her cooking, baking and candy making skills. She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and cross stitch. She was involved in numerous church, school and community activities throughout her lifetime.Mrs. Mauk was preceded in death by a son, James Richard Mauk of New Castle. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Sally Mauk of New Castle, and daughter, Janice Janosik and husband Christopher of West Chester, PA. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Russell Mauk of Roanoke, Va; Alison Moze and husband Mike of Cranberry Township; Emily Janosik of West Chester, PA; Susan Kessler and husband Stuart of Hillsborough, NJ; Marcie Reinhard of Raleigh, NC; and Douglas Seeger of New Castle; ten great grandchildren, Jake, Sam and Layla Mauk, Brady Moze, Aaron and Justin Kessler, Ashley Miller, Douglas Seeger and Christopher and Morgan Reinhard. In addition, she is survived by a sister, Helen Himes of Smethport, PA.The family wishes to thank all the caregivers who provided Gladys with compassionate care during the last few months, both at Jameson Care Center and at home, especially Mary Jane, Jamie, Darlene, Stacy, Ginger, Linda, Chris, Ollie, Cheryl and Jenny. Special thanks are also extended to Gladys and Jim's neighbors in Maple Heights for their comfort, support and good food.Visitation will be at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory,Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road.A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville, PA.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Jameson Hospice of Lawrence County, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105.