Mary Harter

Mary G. (Gehret) Harter, 81, of Sinking Spring passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019 at home. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Florence D. Gehret. She was the loving wife of Thomas W. Harter. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Robin L. Kline, widow of John A. Kline, of Grantville; Sally J. James, wife of Jeffrey N. James, of Shoemakersville; stepson Paul V. Harter, of Pittsburgh; stepson Robert T. Harter, husband of Denise Harter, of Ephrata; and stepdaughter Marie L. Simon, wife of Donald Simon, of Whitfield. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Mary graduated from Perry High School in 1955 and attended Ursinus College for one year. She then worked as a service representative for Bell Atlantic/Verizon retiring in 1993 after 30 years of service. Animals were her passion. She volunteered at the Humane Society of Berks County where they called her "Monday Mary" due to her steady commitment of volunteering each Monday.

Internment at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Bean Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3825 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.