Laverne P. Englehart

LaVerne (Sarley) Englehart passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at the age of 95. The daughter of the Florence and Clayton Sarley, LaVerne grew up in Weatherly, PA. She lost her father when she was just seven, but had a close and loving relationship with her stepfather John Friedenbach.

After graduating from Weatherly High School, LaVerne worked for several companies, including Tung-Sol, Victor Sportswear, and St. Joseph’s Hospital, but found most of her joy in life outside the workplace. She married Maurice “Mickey” Englehart in 1950 and spent sixty-five loving years together raising their daughter, keeping a close relationship with her brother and his family, and spending time with dear friends.

LaVerne and Mickey loved to travel; they frequently drove to many parts of the United States and went on several cruises. She particularly loved Virginia Beach, Ocean City, NJ, and attending Mickey’s United States Marine Corps reunions.

They also prioritized family and friends, hosting an annual Memorial Day picnic for family and meeting weekly with a group of friends for dinner in White Haven. They regularly gathered with her brother Sonny, his wife Flicky, and their nephews and niece for family dinners.

She was also an active member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, serving as the Board Secretary for many years and taught Sunday School. At the time of her passing, she was the oldest living member of the church.

LaVerne was a fierce, social soul who lived a long, full life - she loved her husband, cherished her daughter, played bingo, and lived independently until the last month of her life.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and stepfather; brothers; husband; and son-in-law.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Kurtz; grandchildren Courtney McGee, Meghan (Ryan) Whaley, and Cody (Stephanie) Kurtz; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255, (570) 427-4231

Funeral Services will be held on Friday afternoon January 26, 2024 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. until the time of services.

Interment Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in LaVerne’s name can be made to:
Centenary United Methodist Church
30 Carbon Street
Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences or a fond memory of LaVerne can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com