Stephanie Jean Gerhard

Stephanie Jean Gerhard, 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, March 17th, at Carolyn's House-Hospice of Central PA, Harrisburg.
Born in Pottsville on December 17, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Edwin A. "Pete" & Jean R. (Felty) Gerhard.
Stephanie was a 1972 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School; and a 1976 graduate of Penn State University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree.
She had been employed by The Call, Schuylkill Haven, and the Pottsville Republican & Herald, in the advertising departments.
Stephanie was a devoted and faithful member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven. She served as an Elder on Consistory, and Spiritual Council.She was a part of Women's Fellowship Class, and she volunteered at fundraisers, and served on numerous committees.
Stephanie also was a former YWCA Board Member.
She loved her family, reading, and shopping.
Stephanie is survived by a sister, Rebecca "Becky", wife of Todd Boop, of Millmont, PA, nieces: Rachel Aslan, wife of Cem, Camp Hill, and Amanda Alpert, wife of Jeff, Harrisburg, step-nieces: Katie, & Lauren Boop, and great-nephews: Reid, & Chase Aslan.
A private memorial service will be held by the family's convenience.
Memorial donations in Stephanie's memory may be forwarded to Carolyn's House, 1701 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17110.