Pearl E. Boley

Pearl E. (Walstrum) Boley, 84, of East Earl, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Bessie (Walton) Walstrum.

Pearl worked as a knitter for Hope Hosiery for over 12 years. She enjoyed traveling and loved reading books.

Pearl is survived by two daughters: Linda Reich, companion of Robert Kelley, of Reamstown, and Ruth Sipes, wife of William, of East Earl; 5 granddaughters: Karen Henry, wife of Miller Henry III, of Blue Ball, Tina Beck of Hamburg, Wynette Martin of East Earl, Jessica Witmer of East Earl, and Jamie Sipes of East Earl; a step-grandson, Tim Kelley, of Reamstown; a sister, Daisy Hess, of Columbia; 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was prceded in death by her grandson, William J. Sipes, Jr., her parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Funeral services will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl’s honor may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 4660 Trindle Rd., Suite 204, Camp Hill, PA 17011. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.