Maureen T. (Reilly) Gerhard

Maureen T. Gerhard, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, at home surrounded by family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 18, 1938, she was the only daughter of the late Joseph S. & Mary F. (Hennely) Reilly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James C. Gerhard, and her brother, Michael Abernethy.

Maureen is survived by her two sisters: Pat Suppa and Eileen Connely.

Maureen is also survived by three children:  Lizbeth Gerhard, of Orwigsburg; Kristin, wife of Scott Greenawalt, of Orwigsburg; and John C. Gerhard, of Craftsbury, VT.  She was a devoted grandmother to five beloved grandchildren: Meghan, Sean, Daniel, William, & Reilly, who affectionately called her "Nan."

Maureen was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Maureen was employed by Rest Haven Nursing Home as a registered nurse for 25 years.

Maureen was an avid gardener, who also enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, and her beloved dog, Stella.

She was a graduate of Brentwood Academy High School, Brooklyn, NY, and Saint Clare's Nursing School, Manhattan, NY.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 9th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. A visitation will be held in the chapel from 9:15-10:15 AM.

Interment will be private at the family's convenience.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Maureen's name to a charity of the donor's choice.