Mahlon G. "Sonny" Gerhard, Jr. 92 years of age, of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born Friday, January 25, 1929 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Mahlon G. Gerhard, Sr., and Eletha (Montz) Gerhard.
Mahlon is survived by; his wife of 67 years, Clementine C. "Girlie" (Lech) Gerhard; brother, Donald Gerhard and his wife Marlene; many nephews and nieces.
A member of St. Matthews Church of Weatherly, Mahlon retired from Door Oliver Corporation having worked as a welder. Mahlon enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping and playing board games with friends. Mahlon was quite the Pinochle player.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
St. Matthews Church 3153 Quakake Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com