YOUNGSTOWN - Gloria Jones, a co-founder of the Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology has passed away at the age of 89.

According to her obituary, Gloria Olson Jones passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness.

A statement from OH WOW! Says that Gloria's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to fostering a love for science and technology among children have left an indelible mark on the organization and its community.

Jones and her husband, Roger founded OH WOW! with a shared vision to create a center where young minds could explore the wonders of science and technology.

"Gloria is as much of the fabric of this place as the support beams in the walls,” said OH WOW! Executive Director Marvin Logan. “It was her endorsement that led the organization to improve our storytelling around the impact of our work. While her passing deeply saddens us, we are so fortunate to have been allowed to honor her while she was with us."

Jones and her family were recently honored at OH WOW's Inaugural InSciTe Gala, where she received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

A memorial will be held at a date to be announced this August.