Elizabeth S. Gebhart, 99

SMYRNA - Elizabeth S. Gebhart, of Smyrna, passed away at home, Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was 99. Mrs. Gebhart was born Nov. 6, 1909, in Laurel, the daughter of the late Frank and Beulah Sirman. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1928 and from the University of Delaware in 1932. After teaching school for several years in Laurel, she was married to Francis B. Gebhart and they moved to Smyrna. She was an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, having served on the Vestry, the Altar Guild, Sunday School and was a member of the prayer group. Mrs. Gebhart always enjoyed her home, being with family and friends, reading, cooking and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.B. Gebhart in 1975. Mrs. Gebhart is survived by her daughter, Karen Gebhart; her son, Karl Gebhart and his wife Gloria; a granddaughter, Karol Gebhart; two grandsons, Kyle Gebhart and his wife Valarie, and Kirby Gebhart; and her great-grandchildren, Melissa and Jennifer Foraker, Dylan Voss, Tyler and Alec Gebhart, Desiree Covaleski and Raven Ward; and a cousin, Elaine Fowler. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 30, in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 22 North Union Street, Smyrna. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 22 North Union Street, Smyrna, DE 19977. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 South Main Street, Smyrna.