Louise Jean Gruber of New York, NY, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at New York Presbyterian Hospital after an extended illness. She was 86 years old. Born on March 12, 1925, in Drexel Hill, PA she was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Gwendolyn (nee Davis) Gruber. After attending school in the Drexel Hill area and finishing college, Louise extended her education in business concentrating on public relations and fashion. She was a designer for Vanity Fair and Genesco; traveled extensively for those companies, and after many years, founded her own company, Louise Gruber Creative Projects. The company was still in operation at the time of her death. Louise was a tireless volunteer and philanthropist in many cultural, medical, naval, religious and historical organizations. She was the past national vice president and past national director of the Navy League; member of the Alter Guild of St. Bartholomew's Church in New York, NY, The Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum Society, the Floral Committee of Sloan Kettering; the Horticultural Society of New York, the New York City Ballet, and the American Friends of Lafayette. Louise became a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution in 1943 and over the past 68 years, served as past National Chairman of Junior Membership; National Vice Chairman of DAR Museum; member of the Statue of Liberty Restoration, Steering Committee of the DAR Centennial Committee, and the Treaty of Paris Committee. She was also a member of the NSDAR Speakers Staff and Continental Congress Committee for thirty one years. She was also a DAR page for more than 15 years. In the New York State Society, she was State Recording Secretary, Membership Chairman, and she held many state vice chairmanships of committees. Louise was also a Mary Washington Chapter Regent and was recognized as the "DAR Lady" who presented ROTC medals to hundreds of students in the New York City area. Louise is survived by her nieces Carolyne G. Lane and Nancy G. Hunter and is predeceased by her niece Janet G. Jackson. She is also survived by all of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private interment will take place on Wednesday, December 12, 2011 in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:30PM at St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Keepers Preservation Education Fund, State of Maine Community Fund, 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, Maine 04605 or to St Bartholomew's Church (see address above). Arrangements are by The Oliver H. Bair Co. (215) 563-1580