JERSEY SHORE - Elsmere Davis, 89, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday December 9, 2016 at Susque View Nursing Center, Lock Haven.  She was born in Pittston, Pa May 3, 1927, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Sommers) Stahl.

Elsmere was a hard working mother who was employed as a secretary for PENNDOT for over 24 years retiring in 1991.  She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church and was involved in the worship ministries, served as the financial secretary, was a member of the church council, as well as a member of The Cecile Circle Grace Lutheran Woman's group.  Elsmere also served as past president of the PA Public Employees Union.

Elsmere is survived by three sons, Daniel (Joanne) of Williamsport, Marshall (Jean) of Boston, MA, and Kim (Cindy) of Jersey Shore and, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Elsmere was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kenneth Stahl who was killed in WWII.

There will be a public viewing Friday December 16, 2016 6-8 pm at Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore.  Funeral services will be 9 am, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 229 S. Broad Street Jersey Shore, with Reverend Dr. Kerry Aucker officiating.

You can make memorial donations in Elsmere's name to St. John's Lutheran Church, 229 S. Broad Street, Jersey Shore, PA  17740