Alice M. Ernst

Alice M. Ernst, 63, of Wernersville, died February 11, 2012 in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Lee E. Ernst, whom she married on June 14, 1969 in Dupont, PA.

Born in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of Helen (Turkos) Mayhoff, Dupont, PA and the late Stanley Mayhoff.

She was a graduate of Kutztown University in 1971.

Alice was a lab manager for Willow Creek Animal Hospital, Leesport for 18 years retiring in 2000. She also was a substitute teacher in the Reading, Muhlenberg, Governor Mifflin and Schuylkill Valley School Districts.

She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal, Wilshire, where she enjoyed singing in the choir for over 40 years.

Alice was an avid bridge player; she also belonged to a pinochle club. She loved to read and sew. Alice won a state wide sewing contest through her local women's club.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter, Rebecca L., wife of Donald Mearkle, Oley; three siblings, John Mayhoff, Dupont, PA, Joseph Mayhoff, Peoria, IL and Wanda Stash, West Wyoming, PA; and three grandchildren, William Ernst Wingfield and Dillon and Alex Mearkle.

Alice was predeceased by her son, William Ernst, III.

Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Alban's Episcopal. Burial will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Douglassville. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Both viewings will be in the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Alban's Building Fund, 2848 St. Alban's Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.