She was born on Tuesday, November 25, 1930, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Abner Ralph Koppenhaver and the late Helen Osman Koppenhaver.
She was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.
She was a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View. Gerry was very active in her church. She was a member of the choir, church council, a Sunday School Teacher, the worship and music committee, and was a catechismal sponsor for many of the youth.
Her husband Lawton Leonard Conrad passed away in 2011. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patrice E Peterson; a brother Robert Koppenhaver; an infant brother; and four sisters Mabel Spotts, Ruth Schwalm, Karona Yoder, and Isabel Foltz.
She is survived by a son, William A "Bill" Conrad and his wife Debra of Valley View; two granddaughters, Jennifer A Moore and her husband Pat of Klingerstown, and Caitlin M Mangine and her husband Santino of Valley View; a great granddaughter, Emma E Moore of Klingerstown; a great grandson, Easton P Moore of Klingerstown; three expected grandchildren due this fall; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Brian Beissel officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be made in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Valley View.
Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 153, Valley View, PA 17983.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.