Mildred Gearhart

Born on June 30, 1926 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Mittiga) Romeo.

Mrs. Gearhart was employed by Western Union Telegraph for 27 years before retiring. She gave and received telegraphs during World War II to the troops and their families. After retiring, she helped create the family business, Evergreen Valley Vineyards, where she ran the tasting room.

She was a member of the American Legion Post 17 and the P.H.C. She enjoyed needle point, playing the piano and wine making.

Mrs. Gearhart is survived by her husband, Isaac Gearhart, whom she married January 10,1953 in St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church; a son, Mark Isaac and his wife, Lorraine Susan (Keller) Gearhart of Luthersburg; and a brother, Francis Romeo of DuBois.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Joseph Romeo and a sister, Julia Pohe.

Friends will be received from 8:00am on Monday, July 11, 2011 until the hour of mass at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Sykesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00am on Monday at the church with Reverend Father Richard J. Allen as celebrant. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

On-line condolences may be made at www.mohney-yargarfuneralchapel.com