Edith Jane Serfass

Edith Jane Serfass
Edith Jane Serfass, 83, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at her residence. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Harrison and Ethel Jean Beidler Daub. She was married for more than 37 years to Paul T. Serfass, who died in 1988. Mrs. Serfass was a 50-year member of Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, King of Prussia, where she had served as Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder and visitation minister. She also was a member of the choir, a choir mom and active with the Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. Serfass was a 1942 graduate of Upper Merion Area High School, King of Prussia. She earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from Beaver College, now Acadia College, Glenside. Prior to retiring in 1985, she was employed for more than 15 years as an elementary teacher in Upper Merion School District. In 1997, she was elected to the Upper Merion Wall of Fame for excellence in teaching. Mrs. Serfass was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and the Pennsylvania State Teachers Association. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Radiant Chapter 96, Norristown. In addition to her interest in her grandchildren and former students, she delivered Meals-on-Wheels for more than 10 years. Survivors: Three children, Paul T. Jr., husband of Sandra Lepp Serfass of Coronado, Calif., Rebecca Serfass, wife of George H. Wagner of Lancaster, Daniel D., husband of Patti Serfass of King of Prussia; sister, MaryEllen Wallman of King of Prussia; 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Harrison Daub Jr. Services: Memorial, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia. There will be no viewing. Interment will be private. Arrangements, Miller/Sekely Funeral Services, Elizabethtown. www.millerfuneralhome. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Arlene Hughes Caring Fund, c/o Masonic Village, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.