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