Sylvia M. Gervason
Sylvia M. Gervason, 87, of Bergholz passed away March 31, 2008, at Carroll Healthcare Center in Carrollton following a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 12, 1920, in Bergholz, she was the daughter of the late Clarence "Shorty" and Sylvia Jolley Hackathorn.
She was employed at McBane Insurance Agency and was a member of Bergholz United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, served as treasurer and was involved with the Methodist women's club.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Gervason, whom she married Dec. 14, 1947; a daughter, Amber (Dick) Hemming of Carrollton; a son, Ron (Paulette Raughley) Gervason of Taos, NM; four brothers, David Lee (Rose) Hackathorn of Bryan, TX, Leslie (Margaret) Hackathorn of Tampa, FL, David (Sue) Hackathorn of Bergholz and Dennis (Jenny) Hackathorn of Amsterdam; two sisters, Catherine Becher of Harlem Springs and Joan (Tom) Isherwood of Amsterdam; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael, Ben and James Hackathorn and three sisters, Betty Kemmer, Florence Hackathorn and Jean Hackathorn.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday, April 3 at 11 a.m. in Everhart-Bove Funeral Home in Bergholz with Rev. Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Bergholz Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. April 2. Memorial contributions may be made to Bergholz United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhartfuneralhomes.com. |
