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Alverta Serfass Obituary
Alverta M. Serfass, 84, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospice House. She was the wife of the late William H. Serfass, who died March 3, 1989. Born in Lehighton, Alverta was the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Helmer) Decker. She was an active member at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and the Crimson Hatted Cruisers Chapter of the Red Hat Society. Alverta volunteered at the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Lehigh Valley Brail Guild and New Bethany Ministries. She was recently honored as one of the YWCA Women of the Year. Survivors: Her loving family include sons, John J, Serfass and his wife, Janice of Hawley, James W. Serfass of Versailles, France; three grandchildren, Jonah Serfass; Jessica Glenn and her husband, Jason and Jaclyn Heinert and her husband, Shawn and their sons, Tyler and Cash. Alverta was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Decker; and a companion Peter Angstadt. Services: A Celebration of the Life of Alverta M. Serfass will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in the Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, 18018 where friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers to St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 521 East Locust Street, Bethlehem 18018 or Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem 18018.
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Carol Anders
March 5, 2014
I knew Alverta through church and the Crimson Hatted Cruisers (her name was Lady Wordsmith). She was a real lady and a good friend. Will miss her. Thoughts & Prayers to her family and many friends
Peggy Hanzelman
March 5, 2014
To the family of Alverta I want to express my condolences. She was a lady of grace. I enjoyed worshipping and serving on committees with her at St. Matthew's Lutheran. After moving to Lancaster I had phone conversations with her and as recently as less than a week before her death, I had a handwritten note from her. I will treasure the note. To all of you special family members, God blessed you with her life.
March 3, 2014
Your life on this earth has been a blessing to so many a soul. My dear Alverta I hope that is something you knew.
You were a best friend to the BAPL, we all loved you and will miss you. I'll always remember your smiling face and your love for life.
I offer my condolences to your family.
"I feel the warmth upon my face as I enter the land of God's good grace. Friends and loved ones gone before, waiting here beyond the door. With open arms they welcome me, amazement in my eyes.
Love to you always.
Linda Orlando
Joy Hill
March 1, 2014
Alverta was a wonderful mentor. She was lovely and gracious and kind. I volunteered with her at RADPRIN and at the library. Words can't express how much she will be missed!
February 28, 2014
She was my wife Alma's best friend for 60 plus years.There is no way that words can express her loss.Fernley Palmer
Mae Rohlfing
February 28, 2014
I worked with Alverta at the Bethlehem Public Library years ago and she was a wonderful lady. I remember her fondly. Mae Rohlfing
Elouise Mattern Binns
February 27, 2014
Verta and I go back to Lehighton High School and the Library Club and basketball and the school newspaper. We shared many memories. What a wonderful spirit.
Melanie & Scott Olenwine
February 27, 2014
As a lifetime member of St. Matthew's, I have many fond memories of Alverta, a sweet, dear woman. Her poetry was amazing. She will be missed, and I offer my condolences to her family. God bless you.
Marianne Leszcynski-Haldaman
February 26, 2014
Alverta was a kind and wonderful person. She and her family were my neighbors on Livingston St.I'm really grateful that I had the opportunity to see her two weeks ago when I visited Jim before he went back to France. She will surely be missed by many.
My sympathies to John, Jim and Family.
Liza Holzinger
February 26, 2014
Alverta was a remarkable woman who served our community through her church and the library. Beloved by so many and an inspiration to us all.
Bob and Joan Vanover
February 26, 2014
What a pleasure working with Alverta at the Bethlehem library !! She will be missed by us all, very much!!
Dana Grubb
February 26, 2014
To Alverta's Family,
I came to know Alverta through my role as a newspaper photographer covering Bethlehem Area Public Library book sales. Her dedication to that initiative was exemplary, and kindness and spirit wonderful. She will be missed by those whose paths she crossed. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
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