Susan J. Herb Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Susan J. Herb of Gratz, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born December 21,1952 in Gratz, PA to the late Clair and Ruth Ney (Stroup) at the families home on Market Street. She was a 1970 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School. Sue was employed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where she severed in both The Department of Labor and Industry along with The Public Utility Commission for 33 years before her retirement in 2003. She was proceeded in death by both Parents, Father-in-Law Melvin Herb, Mother-in-Law Helen Herb, Brothers Dennis Ney and John Ney. She is survived by her Husband Thomas of Gratz, her best friend who she married April 29, 1972. Son Thomas, II (Jessica) of Feasterville. Sisters Linda Koppenhaver (Bruce) of Gratz, Kathy Miller (Bruce) of Hegins, Brother Gene Ney of The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, and a Sister-in-Law Tanya Schadel (Bruce) of Sacramento whom was her great friend. Numerous Nieces and Nephews along with Dr. Kurt, Laura, and Caroline Kline of Valley View and Drew Kline of Pine Grove whom she loved dearly as if they were her own family. The work of her life was service to the community and those in need. She served proudly on the Upper Dauphin Area School District's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for many years and was the first President of newly founded Elementary School in the early 1990s. A life long resident of Gratz lead to spearheading many projects in parks and recreation which brought her much joy to see children and families a like enjoying the park from her front porch swing on South Center Street next to her husband and famed Labradoodle "Elwood". She raised her family by the word of God and was a long standing member of Simeon United Lutheran Church of Gratz. In Lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Gratz Area Parks and Recreation Committee c/o Sandra Reed, PO Box 114, Gratz, PA 17030, so her love for the park may flourish for generations to come. A celebration of Sue's life will be held July 30, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Gratz Park, please bring a lawn chair, dress will be casual.

Susan J. Herb

December 21, 1952 - June 30, 2017