Obituaries
Kathleen A. “Tish” Sommers, 75
March 17, 2020
Kathleen A. “Tish” Sommers, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
She was the wife of Bruce R. Sommers, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage this past September 10th. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Mary E. Reese Stott.
Tish was a 1965 graduate of the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Allentown, and proudly worked as a nurse in a variety of positions and hospitals. Most recently, she was the Director of Wellness at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, PA. She was included in the Who’s Who of American nursing in 1990 and 1991.
She was an ardent supporter of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Reading, and became a Lay Minister in their community. She was a devout Catholic and served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at her parish, St John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster, Pa.
In addition to her husband, Bruce, Tish is survived by her sons: Robert married to Meg Sommers of Severna Park, MD and Scott Sommers of Lakewood, OH; her 3 grandchildren: Jillian, Stephanie, and Charles; her brother Howard W. Stott of Edmonds, WA, and her sister, Marilyn K. Geib of Watsontown, PA.
A private family gathering and interment will be held at the convenience of her family. The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Tish’s life and her faith will be held at a future time for which an announcement will be published. In her memory, her family asks that contribution be made to Missionary Sisters of The Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Villa, 51 Seminary Ave., Reading, PA 17605.
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Condolences to the Family
March 24, 2020
Scott –
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
Peace, love, and joy –
Whitney
March 24, 2020
Scott,
May wonderful memories bring you and your family peace and comfort. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Bryant
March 24, 2020
Scott,
My condolences to you and your family, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Burger
March 24, 2020
Scott, I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kim
March 23, 2020
Bruce — My heart goes out to you. I pray that God’s love will console you and your family.With deepest sympathy,Dave Healey
March 22, 2020
Dear Bruce,
I was shocked and saddened to read that Tish had passed away. It was just a few short weeks that I was at your home to trim her hair. I was blessed to know her. I offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God be your refuge and strength at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Beth Warfel
March 22, 2020
Truly Tish is at peace in the loving and compassionate embrace of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. My heartfelt sympathy to Bruce, Marilyn, Rob and Scott and grandchildren-her greatest and cherished treasures! My prayers continue for you.
Yes, she will be missed by all of us, a wonderful person, is so many ways with great compassion in sharing a caring and joyful heart with others. Cherish her friendship for so many years,knowing she is spiritually with us forever! As a Lay Missionary of the Sacred of Jesus, always “His heart in the world”!
One in His Heartbeat~
Lynn Ditlow Lay MSC/Center Valley
