The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the July 10, 2015
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Erma S. Singer, formerly of Kennett Square
Erma S. Singer, 79, was called to heaven on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pa. She lived much of her life in Kennett Square, Pa. She was the wife of P. Jay Singer, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born August 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Belloneida Benjamin Stephens. Erma was a 1953 graduate of Kennett High School and was employed for many years at Kendal at Longwood in the personnel department. She was a member of Hamorton United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Erma loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was devoted to her faith and her many friends. She was active in Cub Scouts and her monthly Card Club. Along with her husband, she enjoyed traveling and camping, especially post-retirement trips to Alaska, the western United States, and Europe. In addition to her husband, she is survived by and will be deeply missed by her daughter Jaye Ann Hostetler (Rick) of Oxford, Pa.; and sons Joe (Margaret) of Landisville, Pa., Jeff (Roxana), and Jerry (Sandi) both of Kennett Square, Pa.; as well as nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; her sister Peg Wade of Boynton Beach, Fla., brother Larry Stephens of Unionville, Pa., and many nieces and nephews. You may visit with Erma’s family from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday morning, July 13 at Hamorton United Methodist Church, 1052B E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pa. (Hamorton). Her Funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. A Memorial service will be held at a later date at Garden Spot Village. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557 or to the Hamorton United Methodist Church, 1052B E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or Rancks United Methodist Church, 700 Ranck Road, New Holland, PA 17557. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, Pa.