Gladys A. Miner Bowersox, 92, of Palermo, passed away at her daughters home on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, with her family by her side. Born to her late parents, Pearl (Guernsey) and Merle Youngs on February 15, 1920. She was graduate of high school and a fine homemaker. Gladys was a member of T.O.P.S., a square dancing enthusiast with the Forty Niners, as well as Westner Swingers; PET, Phoenix Emergency Team, citizens band operator with the handle, “Yankee Lady”. Predeceased by her first husband of 39 years, John C.Miner miner in 1977, and her second husband of 24 years, Elton I. Bowersox in 2006; two sisters, Marion Smelski and Bernice Benesheck; two step-children, Daniel and Elton, Jr. Bowersox. Surviving are her children, Marty (James) Bates of Baldwinsville, Jackie Tracy (John Stoltz), of Fulton, and John E. (Ellie) Miner of Phoenix, NY; her step-children, Thomas, Timothy, Rodney, Mark, Judy, Becky, Connie, and Shirley; her 12 grandchildren; several great-grand and many great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Thursday Feb. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix, NY. Graveside service will be in the Spring in Roosevelt Cemetery, Schroeppel with the Rev. Diane Bradshaw officiating.