Gertrude G Gahres

November 7, 1930 - October 30, 2015

Gertrude G Gahres, age 84, of Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, formerly of Barry Twp, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at the center. She was born on Friday, November 7, 1930, in Barry Twp, a daughter of the late William J Gahres and the late Eva S Hornberger Gahres. She was a 1951 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School. She was a nursing assistant prior to her retirement. She was of the Protestant Faith. Gertrude was a peer resident in Schuylkill County. She enjoyed bingo, music, and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; by a brother, Thomas Gahres; and by three sisters Violet Keith, Lula Kehler, and Marjorie Nasodas. She is survived by two sisters, Pearl M Klinger of Mountain Top, and Helen L Lautsch of State College; and by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at St. John's "Kimmel's" Cemetery, Barry Twp., on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.