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Alverta M. Sahd, 79

Alverta M. Sahd, 79, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Columbia, Alverta was the daughter of the late Christian and Margaret Ellen (Adamire) Warner.  She was married to the late George A. Sahd, who died in 1971.

Alverta attended Columbia High School and Utica Free Academy of Utica, NY.  After high school, she attended business school in Lancaster.

A homemaker, Alverta was employed as Credit Manager for the former W. T. Grant in Columbia, and for Attorney Henry C. Haefner.

Alverta was a life-long Roman Catholic.  She enjoyed politics, especially staying current with political issues, and was a strong supporter of the Republican Party, was an avid Phillies and Yankees fan, and was also a strong supporter of veteran activities.

Alverta was very devoted mother who loved spending time with her family, gardening and reading.

Alverta is survived by her son, Stephen J. Sahd, husband of Shelley, of Stamford, CT, and daughter, Jennifer J. Sahd, of Lancaster, and siblings, Margaret Gable of Lancaster, Elizabeth Graham of Columbia, David Warner of Marietta, Anna Zook of Mount Joy, and Theresa Keysock of Lancaster, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and siblings, Frances Moffet, Earl “Bud” Warner, Christian “Jim” Warner, John Warner, Sam Warner, Mary Gable, and her beloved dog, Candy.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11 AM at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA.  Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Columbia, PA.  A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA.  The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM.  A second viewing will be held on Tuesday morning from 10 until 11 AM at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alverta’s memory may be made to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.  To send online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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My Dear Teri,
Wish I could be with you during this very difficult time. God will help you
cope, your strong and God will see you thru this ordeal. There is light at the
end of the tunnel.
May God watch and bless you.
Love
Ellen

Dear Steve,
It was nice to see you at the time of your mother’s viewing. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Frank and Lisa Sahd

Steve –
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" 
Matthew 5:4
Monica Drygala

Steve, Jen & Shell – What a wonderful lady (mom #2 for so many of us!) You know that she is playing with Candy and having a great time!  Our deepest Love,
Bob & Linda

Tom and Josie Stork send our condolences on the loss of your mother and sister to the entire family .  We know we will see her again.  She is with Jesus now and she is with her Lord.  We didn’t know her on this earth but Jesus death and resurrection makes it possible for us all to see our loved ones again.

Dear Steve and Shelley, Our deepest sympathies for the passing of your Mother. We will always have fond memories of her. She was a lovely and energetic woman and blessed to have such a loving son and daughter-in-law. She is in our prayers. God bless, Love, Bruce and Alisa Master

I would like to express my sympathy to Alverta’s family. We were childhood friends when our families lived on Florence Street (Mary’s Hill) in Columbia. I am the daughter of William and Catherine Smith.
It has been many years since I last saw Alberta since I now live out West. I can remember when she would push my younger brother Jim  Smith in his stroller. We both had always thought about moving one day to California but at least I made it as far as New Mexico.
Janet (Smith) Schlotthauer

Dear Steve and Jennifer, 
   Please accept my condolences on your Mother’s death. I was a god friend of hers in years past. When she lived on Manor St. I visited  her often and I worked with her at Grant’s. Also I remember her starting a library at Holy Trinity School.
She will be missed by many. take care and Gob Bless
Lareene Fischer

Dear Steve & Jennifer,
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. Your mother was a very generous, thoughtful woman. I have very warm memories of volunteering for her in the library at Holy Trinity.  I remember fondly of one Christmas Season when she invited all of her library aids to lunch at your home on Manor St. I also remember her kindness to our classmate, Patrick Zug on the occasion of our First Communion.
God Bless you both at this difficult time.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers, as will your dear mother.
Most Sincerely,
Jean Nikolaus

Hello Jennifer, and Mrs. Ault
     Please accept my condolences for the passing of Mom.   I worked with your mother at W.T.Grants. in Columbia. I loved your mother dearly and had lost contact the past 4 years.  I had run into Mrs. Ault her sister at Redners and we talked for a long time.  Not knowing that Mom was sick.
Love to the family and your aunt.   Note we shared the same name
Alyce Alverta Brown

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