Sylvia M. Gervason, 87 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Carroll Healthcare Center, Carrollton following a lengthy illness. She was employed by McBane Insurance Agency and was a member of the Bergholz United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, served as treasurer, and was involved with the Methodist women's club. Sylvia was born December 12, 1920 in Bergholz, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence "Shorty" and Sylvia Jolley Hackathorn. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers Michael, Ben, and James Hackathorn. Three sisters Betty Kemmer, Florence Hackathorn, and Jean Hackathorn. She is survived by her loving husband Charles Gervason, whom she married December 14, 1947, a daughter Amber Hemmming and her husband Dick of Carrollton, a son Ron Gervason and his wife Paulette Raughley of Taos, NM, four brothers, David Lee (Rose) Hackathorn of Bryan, TX, Leslie(Margaret) Hackathorn of Tampa, FL, David (Sue) Hackathorn of Bergholz, OH and Dennis (Jenny) Hackathorn of Amsterdam, OH. Two sisters, Catherine Becher of Harlem Springs, OH, Joan (Tom) Isherwood of Amsterdam, OH. Three grandchildren Rick Hemming, Julie Herman, and Beth Reed. Three great grandchildren Amanda Reed, Derrick Hemming, and Morgan Herman. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where services will be held Thursday at 11 AM with the Reverend Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Bergholz Cemetery. Memorial contribution can be made to Bergholz United Methodist Church. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com

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