Gloria Trem-Dray, age 82 of Mentor, passed away February 12th, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Gloria owned and operated Saturday in The Park Photography for many years before retiring. She was a true artist whose work preserved memories for countless families that will be treasured for a lifetime. Gloria had a rare gift for bringing out the brightest smiles in her clients, thanks not only to her skills behind the camera, but to her warm, infectious personality and dazzling smile which instantly put everyone at ease. Families returned as clients generation after generation, which is a testament to the trust and cherished relationships she developed effortlessly with them.
Besides photography, Gloria enjoyed golfing, cooking, time in nature, and her many creative hobbies. Spending time with her family and friends of course was her ultimate joy. Family was everything to her, and she always made sure warmth and happiness were present at any get together.
Gloria was a loving wife for 33 years to James Dray; beloved mother of Rocque (Kara) Trem, Len (Nici) Trem, and Chris Trem; dearest step-mother of Jill (Ed) Korsok, James (Kerri) Dray, and Brian (Cheryl) Dray; cherished grandmother of Sydney, Kendyl, Max, and Cassidy Trem, Alivia, and Dominic Trem, Lexi (Casey) Clayton, Brett (Anna) Korsok, and Jack (Julia) Korsok, Halle, Lydia, and Kiersten Dray, Michael, and Kate Dray; great grandmother of Palmer and Kieran Clayton; aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Irene, step-father James, sister Joan Pignone, brother Bill Murphy, and ex-husband Lenny Trem, with whom she shared her children.
The Trem-Dray family will receive family and friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, February 20th, 2026 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Donations can be made in Gloria’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
