Hilda Pankok

Hilda Pankok, age 94, of Salem, NJ passed away Thursday, August 7th 2025 at her home.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Mary Fioranti Gagliardi.  Hilda was a hairdresser for the Glenby Company of Wilmington, DE.  She was a member of the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Salem, where she enjoyed attending.  Hilda also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by her son, Michael L. Pankok (Denise) of Pennsville; her daughters, Linda Pankok Chollis of LAC and Mary Beth Pankok Owens of Elsinboro; and her grandchildren, Drew Chollis and Michael Chollis.  Hilda is predeceased by her husband, Leo M. Pankok and her sisters, Angie Gagliardi and Antoinette Gagliardi.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 13th 2025at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Oak Street, Salem, NJ 08079.  Family and friends may visit at WOODSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 613 Salem Quinton Rd., Salem, NJ 08079 (located in Quinton Twp.) from 10:00 AM till 10:45 AM on Wednesday.  A visitation will also be held at WOODSIDE FUNERAL HOME, Tuesday evening, August 12th, from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Contributions in Hilda's memory may be made to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, c/o St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 369 Georgetown Rd., Penns Grove, NJ 08069.

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