Mrs. Dorothy C. (Harris) Gerhart, age 83, of Hudsondale street Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Sarah Todd Memorial Nursing Home in Carlisle, Pa.
A member of the Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Dorothy, was a Hazleton High School graduate, having played on the girls basketball team, while in high school.
A retiree of Tung-Sol in Weatherly, where she worked for 30 plus years as and office clerk. In retirement, Dorothy was a substitute rural mail carrier in Weatherly.
Born in Banks Township, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Minta (Frey) Harris.
She is survived by her
Two Sons,
Harold N. Gerhart, Jr. and his wife Patti of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Foster E. Gerhart and his wife Connie of Navarre, Fla.;
Two brothers, William Harris and his wife Vickie of Hazleton, and Phillip Harris and his wife Juanita residing in Fl.;
Three grandchildren
Four great-grandchildren
Preceded in death, by her husband, Harold N. Gerhart, Sr. on February 25, 2009; daughter, Barbara Gerhart; brothers, David and Foster "Bucky" Harris, Jr.; sisters Mrs. Estella M. Schnaffer, and Mrs. Ruth Brown.
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries Sup./ F.D., where the family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
Funeral service will be at Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, Inc. at 12:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2009, Rev. Fredericka Beauchard officiating.
Interment will be at Union Cemetery of Weatherly, Pa.
Memorials in her honor to Alzheimers Assoc. of Greater PA., 3544 North Progress Ave. Suite #205 Harrisburg, Pa. 17110
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
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