Gloria D. Salamone, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Eastport, Maine to the late Albert L. and Ruth B. Fountain. She married Orazio S. Salamone on March 5, 1955 and he preceded in her in death. Gloria was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She enjoyed writing poetry, reading, playing piano and was the best cook in the world. Above all she was a devoted wife and mother and loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Michael (Joyce) Salamone, John Salamone, Shelley (Dean) Taylor, Christen Kelly, and Gloria Whitcraft; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce McClain, three nephews, Kevin McClain, Gary McClain, and David McClain; and niece, Tari Lynn Weik. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with one hour of calling prior to the Mass. Burial in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend. To sign the online guestbook please visit, www.domccombandsons.com.