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Edith Giersch Obituary

Edith Scott Giersch, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, December 20, 2013 in Media, Pennsylvania. The daughter of Sidney Scott and Edith Scott, Edith was born in Concord, Massachusetts on May 7, 1922. She graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1939 and taught pre-school children at Ardmore Presbyterian Church and Silver Bay YMCA. Edith is survived by her husband of 72 years, Herman C. Giersch, her brother George (Dorothy) of Spring Hill, FL, two sons, Brian (Dottie) of New Bern, NC, and Davis (Carol) of Telford, PA, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She will be remembered fondly by the many lives she touched. A memorial service will be held at Granite Farms Estates, 1343 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Granite Farms Estates or the Children's Program at Silver Bay YMCA, 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY, 12874.

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Published by Main Line Media News from Dec. 23 to Dec. 29, 2013.

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Les Anders

January 24, 2014

My condolences go out to the entire Giersch family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Les Anders (former student of Davis at NPHS).

Susan Grossman Swift

December 29, 2013

Dear Dr. Giersch: I am so sorry for your loss; I never knew your wife but had heard that she was an amazing woman. You were a wonderful teacher and made me work hard in Music Theory and Harmony. I have never forgotten you. May God bless you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Susan Grossman Swift, class of 1969.

Edith and Herman Giersch - Faust wedding 12/22/74

Halley and Ruth Anne Faust

December 29, 2013

Our condolences to the entire Giersch family. Mrs. Giersch was a warm, gentle, dignified, wonderful woman.

May her memory be a blessing.

Bernard Brenner

December 28, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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