Gerald R. White

Gerald R. White, 90, of 1246 Reading Road, Bowmansville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Saxons River, VT he was the son of the late Eugene F. and Lois (Parker) White. He was married 68 years on February 19 to Glendine H. (White) White.

Gerald worked in maintenance at Pepperidge Farms and later washed dishes at Clair’s Family Restaurant in Morgantown until age 80.

During WWII he served in the US Army and is a member of the American Legion Colonel Jacob Morgan Post 537 in Morgantown.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Lawrence E., married to Judy White of Winchester, NH, Francis G. White of Birdsboro, and Eugene B., married to Sondra White of Denver; two daughters, Monica L. Pike and Holly H. Miller, both of Bowmansville; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; a brother, Warren White of Peterborough, NH; and a sister, Esther Lent of Keene, NH.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 11 am at The Bridge, 902 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, PA with the Reverend Johnny Hughes officiating. A fellowship meal will follow the service. Viewing will be held on Friday, June 15 from 6-8 pm at the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com.