Gloria Milhoan, age 84, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for 20 years and was formerly a resident of Wintersville, Ohio where she was a realtor and co-owner of Camelot Realty.
Gloria was born on April 23, 1940, to James Bonham and Dorothea (Gruber) Bonham in Steubenville, Ohio. In 1956, she was married to Leonard (Cy) Milhoan in Steubenville, Ohio.
Gloria, who had several family nicknames, Jeannie, Fuzz, Glo and Aunt Bunny (depending on who she was with), enjoyed her real estate career, rehabbing and selling homes with Cy, spending time with family house-boating on the lake and attending football games with friends. She loved football and always supported her favorite teams, the Wintersville Warriors, The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren and seeing them grow up. After her move to Colorado, she made numerous friends and was an active member of the local Sertoma (Service to Mankind) group and helped to organize several fund-raising events including their annual wine tasting. She also enjoyed traveling with her friend of many years, Joe Gray.
She is survived by her children: Lee Milhoan and Kerri Hammond (Joe); her brother: James Bonham (Claudia); her grandchildren: Ryan Milhoan, Jamie Gingins (Gabriel), Jackson Hammond, Jordan Hammond (Lexi) and her brother-in-law, Joe Alexander and his family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Cy, her parents Jim and Dottie, sister Barbara Ann, Cy’s parents Dale and Marie, and his sisters Sheila and Janet.
A memorial service will be held in Colorado Springs on May 16th at 10 am at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 with a reception to follow. Because she had many family and friends in Ohio a second memorial service will be held on May 31st at 10am at Dunlope Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio 43953 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to your favorite cause. If you would like, please wear Gloria’s favorite color at her service, teal/ turquoise.
Eddye Findlay
24 Mar 2025I met Gloria when we bought the house next door in Wintersville, Ohio. We were neighbors for over 20 years.
She helped me with many changes in my life and was my realtor when my oldest daughter and youngest son moved to Las Vegas. We stayed in touch with Christmas cards, occasional phone calls and she and Lee joined us in Pittsburgh for many Steelers home games. Her beautiful smile never changed. I know she was very happy and upbeat even through many health issues. I was able to speak to her when she advised me of her move to assisted living. She was very upbeat and we talked a few times that week. Shocked and sad to hear of her passing. I’ll never forget her.
Yvonne Mellon
25 Mar 2025I only knew Gloria for a short time, 5 or 6 years. But, she touched me in many ways. I loved our conversations. She was a sharp tack and a memory beyond belief. Gloria could tell a story about something that happened 50 years ago and then tell you exactly what she was wearing on that day! She started as a type of co-worker to me. Became a mentor. Then a friend. I’m sorry for your loss. It’s all our loss. I will miss Gloria very much.
Gay Harrison
28 Mar 2025My husband Scott and I had the pleasure of meeting Gloria when we became neighbors in the Gleneagle Townhomes community in 2017. Gloria was always kind, direct and full of helpful information. I loved her saucy personality so full of confidence and a will to improve things! We became friends immediately. Over the years we learned all the work Gloria had done in the townhome community as it grew from a new development to the beautifully landscaped, well maintained and fun place we so enjoyed living in. Gloria and I worked on the HOA together so I got to see her amazing memory and stellar character in action. She was a rock in our community and a person you could always count on to help. I consider Gloria part of a special breed of professional women– a Great Dame. She taught me a lot and supported my own work. Her love of her family and friends was a treasure to see and experience. She will be missed by so many. Gloria will live in my heart forever! Scott and I send our condolences to Gloria’s family.
Becky McLeish Conner
29 Mar 2025Glo was my partner at Camelot Real Estate. We spent many hours together. She seemed like a woman ahead of her time starting at a young age. She told me she’d ride a city bus alone ,to downtown Steubenville to pay a bill , at an age where she couldn’t read yet. To navigate the trip she knew LaBelle was one little word with a word next to it, and Downtown was a big long word. But her penchant for understanding people & human nature was stellar. She told me she never asked her kids do you want to wash dishes. She asked do you want to wash dishes or clean the bathroom. And yes we used these techniques in real estate listing & sales! Thanks Glo for the life lessons. Once in a while she’d ask me to drive her to a specific Italian grocery store in Wintersville because they didn’t use union electricians & Cy didn’t allow her to shop there. If he saw her car parked there she’d be in big trouble at home. ! I’m so sorry for your loss Kerri, Lee , and your families. Gloria was one of a kind .
Terry Galloway
22 Apr 2025Gloria lived two doors down from me at our townhome complex before she moved across the complex. What a go getter! I introduced her to Sertoma (Service to Mankind) shortly after I joined, and she ran with it. Everything she touched worked seamlessly. The same thing happened with the HOA where she lived. “Gloria, I think you would be great working on the HOA board.” Next thing I knew, she was president. Gloria had a strong but compassionate hand in her leadership roles and in life. Sometimes I would get crosswise with her and boy did she advocate for her position. Still, she listened and sometimes even changed her mind. A true leader who could soften your heart when she remembered something nice about you that you never remembered telling her. Her chocolate covered strawberries that she would hand deliver, just because, were delectable. Not to mention her cookies. Yummmm. I will miss the cookie exchanges and the warm conversation, but most of all I will miss knowing she is across the street from me when I need a friend to talk to.