Nancy Ann Gabriel, 91, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away on November 11, 2026. Born on September 13, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Snyder) Korb. Nancy graduated from Waite High School, and went on to Davis College.
She worked for Huber Harger Welt and Smith Insurance Agency before moving to higher education at Bowling Green State University Placement Office as the recruitment coordinator specialist.
Nancy was married to Alton “Al” James for 46 wonderful years, until his passing in 2002. She later married John Gabriel, who survives her. Nancy is also survived by her beloved daughter, Dianne James, and her grandchildren, Jean-Luc, Bethany, and Caleb.
Along with her parent and first husband Al, she was preceded in death by her son Robert, daughters Connie and Kristy, three brothers and one sister.
Nancy was devoted member of the First Congregational Church in Toledo and found joy in crossword puzzles, coffee, and sewing.
Funeral services for Nancy will be held on November 17, 2026, starting with a public viewing at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at noon. Burial will immediately follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.
Online condolences as well as fond memories may be share with the family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
