Fay C. Herman

Fay C. Herman obituary, Stoverstown, PA

Fay C. Herman

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Fay Herman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - Spring Grove on Mar. 9, 2026.
Fay C. (Gentzler) Herman, age 94, of Stoverstown, passed away on March 6, 2026 at Seaton Springwood in York. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth E. Herman who passed away on August 8, 2001; together they shared 52 years of marriage.

Fay was born in York New Salem, PA on May 21, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Beulah (Lau) Gentzler. She was a devoted member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Stoverstown and enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. Above all, Fay cherished her loving family and the time she spent with them.

Fay is survived by her children Sandra Welliver and husband Arthur, Sharon Smith and husband Blaine, and Shane Herman and wife Brenda; and her three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Linda L. Herman who passed away on December 22, 2024; and her brothers Nevin Gentzler, Stanley Gentzler, and Harold Gentzler.

A Funeral Service in celebration of Fay's life will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00AM at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2173 Stoverstown Rd., Spring Grove, PA 17362 with Pastor Dave Martin officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Paul's Union Cemetery in Stoverstown. A viewing will be held on Friday from 10:00AM – 11:00AM prior to the service at St. Paul's U.C.C.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fay's memory may be made to St. Paul's U.C.C., 2173 Stoverstown Rd., Spring Grove, PA 17362.

Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., of Spring Grove is entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be shared at www.beckfunerals.com

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St. Paul's United Church of Christ

2173 Stoverstown Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362

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Mar

13

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

2173 Stoverstown Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362

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