Edith P. Dick

Edith P. (Edie) Dick, 75, of Wirtz, Va., died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at her home. She was born in Shermans Dale, Pa., on October 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Russell Simon Pekary and Annie Mae Pekary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Neil M. Dick Jr.; and two sisters, Nancy Shatto and Miriam Michaels. Edie is survived by her loving husband, Neil M. Dick; a daughter, Nilene Mosher and her husband, Richard, of Columbia, Md.; a son, Dennis Dick and his wife, Theresa (Terry), of Matthews, N.C.; three grandsons, Geoffrey Mosher, of New Jersey, Bradley Mosher, of Raleigh, N.C., and Andrew Dick, of Matthews, N.C.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Mosher, of Kobe, Japan, and Julie Dick, of Matthews, N.C.; a sister, Nina Minich and her husband, Harry, of Shermans Dale, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Edie was the Owner/ Operator of Colonie Hearing Aid Center of Albany, N.Y. She was Past Matron of Helderberg Chapter O.E.S in Altamont, N.Y., and she was very active in church and community activities. After she and her husband moved to the lake from Schenectady, N.Y., in 1991, Edith became involved as a volunteer at the SML visitors center. She was an officer of the SML Arts council, and was active in numerous other organizations. She was very active in Epworth United Methodist Church.
Edith loved people and was always eager to lend a helping hand to those that needed it. She also enjoyed playing golf, hiking, fishing and traveling.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Cancer Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or Epworth United Methodist Church Building Fund, 60 Merriman Way Road, Moneta, Va. 24121.
A celebration of Edith's life will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Epworth United Methodist Church with the Pastor Joshua D. Munnickhuysen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009, at Epworth United Methodist Church. To send condolences online, please visit, www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, 540-721-9375.