Miriam K. Yerk, 85, of Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, West Rockhill Township, formerly of Sellersville and Perkasie, passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

Born in Tylersport, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Katie (Krause) Yerk.

She had been employed by the former Perkasie Hosiery Mill for many years and had also worked in the housekeeping department of the Lutheran Community at Telford, before retiring.

Along with her sisters, Miriam assisted with fundraising meals, including breakfasts and dinners, at the Tylersport Volunteer Fire Company.

Though Miriam loved to cook, she also enjoyed going out to eat at local restaurants. She liked to decorate her home with seasonal and holiday decorations. She also enjoyed working in the yard and keeping her property in order.

Her family was of the utmost importance to her.

Miriam is survived by two sisters: Helen Landes, and her husband, Wilmer, of Quakertown; and Ruth Gross, of Telford; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Eva Steeley; Bessie Heffendrager; and Edna Halteman; a brother, Wilmer Yerk; and a great-nephew, Bartholomew August Larzelere.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridge Valley, West Rockhill Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tylersport Volunteer Fire Company, 125 Ridge Road, P.O. Box 221, Tylersport, PA 18971.

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