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Anna Gehman Obituary

Anna C. Gehman, 87, of Souderton Anna C. Gehman, 87, of Souderton, formerly of Bechtelsville, entered into rest on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville. She was born in Bally to the late Jacob and Katie (Clemmer) Gehman. Anna was a personal assistant for the Foster Hillegas Family in Pennsburg. She enjoyed reading, writing and spending time with her family. Anna was a member of Boyertown Mennonite Church of Boyertown, where she served as a former children's Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. She is survived by a sister, Orpha Gehman of Souderton; a brother, J. Russell Gehman and his wife, Mary of Bechtelsville, and sisters-in-law, Grace Gehman of Knauers, and Anna A. Gehman of Souderton. She was preceded in death by her sister, Miriam Gehman, and two brothers, Mark and Luke Gehman. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Boyertown Mennonite Church, 275 Mill Street, Boyertown, PA 19512 where friends may meet with the family from 10 - 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Bally Mennonite Cemetery in Bally. Memorial contributions may be made to: Boyertown Mennonite Church, above address. Arrangements by: Anders Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com

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Published by The Mercury from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2011.

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