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April 10, 2011
Jerome (Jerry) Seeherman, 96, of Kingston, died at home, Sunday evening, April 10, 2011, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Larksville, he was a son of the late Henry and Esther Dattner Seeherman, and was a graduate of Larksville High School.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army during World War II, as a T sergeant, and was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the E A M E Campaign Medal.
He owned and operated a radio and television repair business, and with his father, also owned and operated the Seeherman grocery store, Larksville, for many years.
He was a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek, and the Jewish Community Center.
He was the brother the late Dr. Joseph and Merle Seeherman.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, the former Gertrude Lasman, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 15, 2011. He is also survived by daughters, Janet Cohen (Stephen), Pittsburgh, Pa., and Amy Goldstein, Kingston; grandchildren, Andrea Cohen, Justin Cohen, and Hali Goldstein; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Ohav Zedek Cemetery, Hanover Township.
The family would like to thank Tina Gomareli, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Erwine Home Health, and Dr. John Carey for their help and compassion.
Shiva will be observed from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, at the family home, 112 First Ave., Kingston.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to charity of donor’s choice.
Jerry will be missed by his family, friends, and companion, Sunny.
Condolences may be e-mailed to info@rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.