Emma J. Trout, 74, of New Providence, PA died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her home. Born in Honeybrook, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Florence (Watson) Harsh. Emma was the wife of William W. Trout Sr. and they were married for 42 years.

Emma was a factory worker at Kerr Manufacturing and previously worked at Herman’s Day Care in Lancaster.

Surviving besides her husband are two sons: William W. Jr. husband of Julia Trout, New Providence, Martin Harsh, Lancaster, five grandchildren; Tyler and Daulton Trout, Britney, Tera, and Daryle Harsh, four sisters: Dorothy Lasko, VA, Thelma Rittenhouse, Lancaster, Pearl Fox, AL, Laura Howe, Lancaster and two brothers: Samuel Harsh, Conestoga, and Christ Harsh, Elizabethtown.

Emma was preceded in death by four brothers; Edward, Harold, Marvin and Phares Harsh and three sisters: Blanche, Reba and Florence “Sis”.

Emma enjoyed going to auctions, garage sales and spending time with her grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 7:00PM with Rev. Stephen Cote officiating. Friends may pay their respects to the family from 6-7:00PM at the funeral home on Monday evening. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Emma’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604. To send condolences please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com