Obituary
Katharine Herr
County Native, 99
Mrs. J. T Herr, MU's Oldest Alumna, Dies
Katharine Kauffman Herr, 99, Millersville University's oldest alumna and a resident of 176 Main St., Landisville, died Monday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital after a three-month illness.
She was the widow of Dr. John Trout Herr, who died in 1953.
Mrs. Herr graduated from Millersville University in 1905. In 1985, she attended her 80th class reunion there and was identified as the university's oldest alumna.
At the time, she said, "When I look over the past, 80 years is a long time to reminisce over. I haven't missed a five- or 10-year reunion yet."
Mrs. Herr taught school before her marriage.
She was a charter member of the Women's Auxiliary to the Lancaster City and County Medical Society and its third president. Later she served as the state parliamentarian and state chairman of the Hygea, a magazine published by the state medical society.
She was also the oldest member of Zion Lutheran Church, Landisville, where she was active until the last few years.
Mrs. Herr enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting, among other hobbies. Solving a crossword puzzle was a daily activity for her.
Born in East Hempfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Mary Hostetter Kauffman.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna Mary, Landisville.
(Lancaster New Era, Tue 21 Jan 1986, p. 1)
Katharine Herr
County Native, 99
Mrs. J. T Herr, MU's Oldest Alumna, Dies
Katharine Kauffman Herr, 99, Millersville University's oldest alumna and a resident of 176 Main St., Landisville, died Monday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital after a three-month illness.
She was the widow of Dr. John Trout Herr, who died in 1953.
Mrs. Herr graduated from Millersville University in 1905. In 1985, she attended her 80th class reunion there and was identified as the university's oldest alumna.
At the time, she said, "When I look over the past, 80 years is a long time to reminisce over. I haven't missed a five- or 10-year reunion yet."
Mrs. Herr taught school before her marriage.
She was a charter member of the Women's Auxiliary to the Lancaster City and County Medical Society and its third president. Later she served as the state parliamentarian and state chairman of the Hygea, a magazine published by the state medical society.
She was also the oldest member of Zion Lutheran Church, Landisville, where she was active until the last few years.
Mrs. Herr enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting, among other hobbies. Solving a crossword puzzle was a daily activity for her.
Born in East Hempfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Mary Hostetter Kauffman.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna Mary, Landisville.
(Lancaster New Era, Tue 21 Jan 1986, p. 1)
Obituary
Katharine Herr
County Native, 99
Mrs. J. T Herr, MU's Oldest Alumna, Dies
Katharine Kauffman Herr, 99, Millersville University's oldest alumna and a resident of 176 Main St., Landisville, died Monday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital after a three-month illness.
She was the widow of Dr. John Trout Herr, who died in 1953.
Mrs. Herr graduated from Millersville University in 1905. In 1985, she attended her 80th class reunion there and was identified as the university's oldest alumna.
At the time, she said, "When I look over the past, 80 years is a long time to reminisce over. I haven't missed a five- or 10-year reunion yet."
Mrs. Herr taught school before her marriage.
She was a charter member of the Women's Auxiliary to the Lancaster City and County Medical Society and its third president. Later she served as the state parliamentarian and state chairman of the Hygea, a magazine published by the state medical society.
She was also the oldest member of Zion Lutheran Church, Landisville, where she was active until the last few years.
Mrs. Herr enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting, among other hobbies. Solving a crossword puzzle was a daily activity for her.
Born in East Hempfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Mary Hostetter Kauffman.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna Mary, Landisville.
(Lancaster New Era, Tue 21 Jan 1986, p. 1)
Katharine Herr
County Native, 99
Mrs. J. T Herr, MU's Oldest Alumna, Dies
Katharine Kauffman Herr, 99, Millersville University's oldest alumna and a resident of 176 Main St., Landisville, died Monday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital after a three-month illness.
She was the widow of Dr. John Trout Herr, who died in 1953.
Mrs. Herr graduated from Millersville University in 1905. In 1985, she attended her 80th class reunion there and was identified as the university's oldest alumna.
At the time, she said, "When I look over the past, 80 years is a long time to reminisce over. I haven't missed a five- or 10-year reunion yet."
Mrs. Herr taught school before her marriage.
She was a charter member of the Women's Auxiliary to the Lancaster City and County Medical Society and its third president. Later she served as the state parliamentarian and state chairman of the Hygea, a magazine published by the state medical society.
She was also the oldest member of Zion Lutheran Church, Landisville, where she was active until the last few years.
Mrs. Herr enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting, among other hobbies. Solving a crossword puzzle was a daily activity for her.
Born in East Hempfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Mary Hostetter Kauffman.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna Mary, Landisville.
(Lancaster New Era, Tue 21 Jan 1986, p. 1)
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