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Death

LITTLESTOWN Irene E. Gerver, 84, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Golden Living Center, Gettysburg. She was the widow of Harold A. Brown, who died in 1953, and the wife of Donald L. Gerver of Littlestown. Born April 2, 1928, in Harney, Md., she was the daughter of the late John A. and Elizabeth J. (Troxell) Hilbert. Irene was a member of Faith U.C.C., Littlestown. She was retired from Lee Metals of Littlestown. In addition to her husband, Donald, Irene is survived by two daughters, Nancy M. Hartlaub and husband, Larry of Littlestown, and Betty A. Sordon and husband, Lou of Gettysburg; three sons, Harold E. Brown of Littlestown, Dennis L. Brown of Hanover, and Elwood D. Gerver and wife, Cindy of Mount Joy; three grandchildren; one step granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandson; five brothers, John Hilbert of Mechanicsburg, Earl Hilbert of Ohio, Kenny and Harry Hilbert, both of Littlestown, and Paul Hilbert of Spring Grove; and three sisters, Delphine Harbaugh of Littlestown, Catherine Strickhouser of Gettysburg, and Edith Wantz of Emmitsburg, Md. Irene was predeceased by a grandson, Benji Hartlaub, and a brother, Ray Hilbert. Irene's greatest joy was spending time with her family. Funeral service is Saturday, February 2, at 11 a.m. at Christ U.C.C., Littlestown, with the Rev. Garry L. Sheaffer officiating. Viewing is Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown. Interment is in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown. Contributions in Irene's name may be sent to , P.O. Box 3535, Gettysburg, PA 17325; or Christ U.C.C., 131 Christ Church Road, Littlestown, PA 17340. Published in Evening Sun on Jan. 31, 2013