Gloria "Jackie" McGinnis' Obituary
Gloria Jacqueline "Jackie" Schulze McGinnis, 83, daughter of Effie (Cooper) and Marion McGinnis of Hungtington, WV, died on September 23, 2018 in Williamsport, PA. She was a graduate of East High School and Marshall University. Her ashes will be buried on her parents gravesite at Rome Cemetery on Friday, September 30th, 3:00 pm. She retired from the PA Department of Revenue, Harrisburg, as an Inheritance Tax Examiner. During the 1970s, Jackie served as Republican Committeewoman in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County (PA), and coordinated several area campaigns. In later years, she became a co-founder of the Central PA Chapter of Parents and Friends of Gays and eventually served on the national board. She also was a long-time volunteer northeast regional representative for the Federation of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Jackie was a regular public speaker on the issue in south central Pennsylvania. Her major efforts were focused upon helping people with AIDS. During the 1980s, she served as a buddy for people dying from AIDS and was recognized by the National AIDS Network for her outstanding service. In 1992, the Secretary of Revenue, PA Department of Revenue presented her the Community Service Award. Her interests during retirement including caring for her cats, volunteering at AIDS Resource and prison advocacy for women serving life sentences at Muncy State Correctional Institute (PA). She was also devoted to the South Williamsport Church of Christ (PA). She is survived by her son Dr. Rick Schulze, Lock Haven, PA and daughter, Kimberly Orris, Mechanicsburg, PA. Donations in lieu of flowers to Huntington High School Department of Social Studies. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, OH, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.
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