Doris M Erdman, age 81, of Valley View, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by family.

She was born on Wednesday, April 25, 1934, in Hegins Twp, a daughter of the late Calvin Bixler and the late Blanche Specht Bixler.

She was a 1952 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins; where over the years she was a Sunday School Teacher, choir member, Sunday School pianist, and a member of the ladies trio the Valentines.

Doris was a soloist for many weddings and special occasions. She loved reading, gardening, and baking for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers Earl Bixler and Calvin Bixler.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth R Erdman, to whom she was married for 62 years.

She is also survived by a son, Jimmy R Erdman and his wife Rose of Tower City; a daughter, Dianne E Strite and her husband Thomas of Reston, VA; a grandson, Andrew J Strite and his wife Abby of Austin, TX; a granddaughter, Amanda K Strite of Olney, MD; a great grandson, Dominick A Strite of Austin, TX; a sister, Alice Klinger of Hegins; a brother, Leon Bixler and his wife Mary of Exton; a sister in law, Joann Bixler of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins, on Friday, September 18, 2015, at 11:00 am, with Rev. William Danis officiating.

A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.

Private burial was made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 285, Hegins, PA 17938 or to the Tri-Valley Free Public Library, 633 E Main St, Hegins PA 17938 .

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .