Mabel "Susie" Gernert

Mabel "Susie" Gernert, 71, of Cornwall passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Dale Gernert to whom she was married 53 years.

Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Harry Christian and Stella Jean (Bricker) Fies. Susie worked as a pressman for York Tape and Label, and REM in the shipping department. She was a member of Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren where she was a Sunday School teacher, Youth leader, and on the playground committee. Susie enjoyed baking, camping, riding the 4-wheeler, playing in creeks and going to the family cabin. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren who were a large part of her life.

In addition to her husband Dale, she is survived by her son Denny Gernert and his wife Stacey and her daughter Susan Freet; four grandchildren Leah, wife of Ethan Shirk, Cameron Freet, Kaylin Gernert, and Kinsley Gernert; two great-grandchildren Karson Shirk and Greyson Shirk; two brothers Harry Fies and his wife Darlene, Ron Fies; three sisters Donna Lasher, Sandy, wife of Gene Smith, and Sharon, wife of Alan Morris. Susie was preceded in death by a brother Bill Fies and her brother in law Tom Lasher.

Memorial services will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11AM from Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren, 1261 Mt. Wilson Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042. Burial will be held privately. A visitation with her family will be held from 10AM until the time of her service at the Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren at the above listed address in her memory.