Pearl E. Sanders, of Rockland Township, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in Kutztown Manor, Kutztown. She was the wife of the late Ernest S. Sanders who passed on August 3, 1980. She was born on September 4, 1915 in Maxatawny Township. The daughter of the late Irvin C. Kieffer and Ruth V. Fields Kieffer.
Pearl was a member of Christ Mertz Lutheran Church, Dryville. She also was a member of Pricetown Senior Citizens. Pearl had worked at the former Fleetwood Shirt Corporation for 40 years retiring in 1980. Pearl enjoyed going to the mountains spending time in Pine Creek Valley and Lycoming County area. She loved sewing and making clothing for family and friends. Her other interest were crocheting and especially reading.
Survived by her daughter Jane S. (Sanders) wife of Stuart L. Mathias of Rockland Township. Grandson Stuart A. Mathias husband of Barbara L. Mathias of Hamburg. Also three great grandchildren Kayla, Jared and Brennan. Other survivors include a sister Larue (Kieffer) Weidner of Fleetwood, sister in-law Edith Kieffer of Fleetwood and several nieces and nephews.
Pearl requested services to be private with burial in Hope Cemetery, Dryville.