Obituaries
Olga Yentsch Gehman, 99
February 07, 2024
Olga Yentsch Gehman, 99, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 7, 2024. Born in Frackville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Margaret (Socker) Washchysion. She was the beloved wife of Harold Yentsch (d. 1994) and James Gehman (d. 2018).
Olga was a graduate of Frackville High School. She worked at Ashland Knitting Mill, retiring as a supervisor. Olga loved children, entertaining family and friends, traveling the world, she had a great sense of humor and was quite the prankster, and was a gifted seamstress. She was a member of Trinity Lititz.
Olga is survived by 6 nieces and 1 nephew: Wendy Calta (Charles), Gail Larkin (Joseph), Jo Conjar, Barbara Zancker (Laurence), Emily Christy, Melanie Potter, and John Washchysion (Elaine); 10 great-nieces and nephews, and 7 great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Basil “Bill” Washchysion (married to Lois) and John Washchysion (married to Helen).
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Olga’s name to Trinity Lititz, 44 E Orange St, Lititz, PA 17543.
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Condolences to the Family
September 20, 2024
I just learned about Olga’s passing. I meet Olga and Harold Yentsch while I was the pianist/organist at the Lavelle CE church. This was in the 1960s. I was in my teenage years at that time. I really miss both of them and know we will meet again in our heavenly home.
Robert Klase
March 01, 2024
Olga immediately became my grandma when I was 8. From canoeing with me, teaching me handstands, counting cows, black magic and haas. i could have not asked for a better or more fun grandma. She loved my grandpa fiercely, and I’m so blessed to have had her in my life. Love you❤️ You hold an extremely special place in my heart and always will. Amanda Gehman
February 21, 2024
It was an honor and privilege to care for Olga. She was a sweet spirit with an infectious smile! Prayers and love to the family.
Legend of Lititz
February 15, 2024
Aunt Olga enjoyed laughing and having fun. When I was little I remember visiting her & Harold in Ashland, and they would often visit Aunt Ruth & Uncle Darrell for picnics. We did search a word puzzles together. She gave great hugs too. Sending my hugs and love to Lois & the “508” gals!!! ~Colleen Ossman
