Virginia M. Gerhart, 98, a lifetime resident of Earlington, PA passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob Paul Gerhart who died in 2003.

Born in Quakertown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Emma Marion (Ulmer) Schroy.

She was employed as a seamstress for many fabric factories in the community as well as sewing for many family members and friends. .

Mrs. Gerhart was a member of Zion Hill Lutheran Church, Zion Hill PA. until her marriage, when she and her husband Jacob moved to Little Zion Lutheran Church, Telford, where she served as a sexton, Sunday school teacher, and in home visitation. Virginia also sang with the Zion Choral Society for almost 89 years. She was  actively involved with the American Legion Post #234, former Drum and Bugle Corps the "Raiders" where she sewed their uniforms and flags. Virginia loved spending time in her vegetable garden, but her greatest enjoyment in life was taking care of her family.

Virginia is survived by her daughter  Paulette Gerhart of Earlington, Pa., and her son  Perry and his wife Emmeline of Sassamansville, PA.  She is survived by four grandchildren Sarah Jane, John Ian, Lydia Marie Nicole, and Deanna Michelle and also three great grandchildren  Ivy Sue, Alana Elizabeth, and David Declan Theodore. Virigina is also survived by her brothers Richard Schroy of Zion Hill, PA and David Schroy of Quakertown, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Audrey Harrwick and sister-in law Barbara Schroy both of Zion Hill, PA.  Virginia was preceded in death by her grandson George Lucas and her brothers Kenneth and Carl Schroy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Little Zion Lutheran Church, 267 Morwood Road, Telford PA. 18969.  In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made in Virginia's honor to Little Zion Lutheran Church, Missions Fund, 267 Morwood Road, Telford, PA. 18969

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family .

Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, 33 N. Main Street, Telford, PA  18969.   www.sadlersuessfuneralhome.net