Obituary of Paul Edward Gearhart

Paul Edward Gearhart, 36, of Saylorsburg, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, unexpectedly, at his home. Born in Scranton, February 22, 1976, he was the son of Felicity Dilley Gearhart and the late Edward Gearhart. Paul was a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, Class of 1994. He was self- employed as a sub- contractor working in the Lehigh Valley area. Paul was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Eagles football games. He enjoyed riding sport motorcycles, but most of all he was a loving father to his three children. He is preceded in death by his father Edward. Surviving is his beloved wife of eight years the former Karen Hunsicker, at home; daughter Isabella, sons Mason and Garrett; mother Fe Paul Edward Gearhart, 36, of Saylorsburg, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, unexpectedly, at his home. Born in Scranton, February 22, 1976, he was the son of Felicity Dilley Gearhart and the late Edward Gearhart. Paul was a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, Class of 1994. He was self- employed as a sub- contractor working in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Paul was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Eagles football games. He enjoyed riding sport motorcycles, but most of all he was a loving husband to his wife and a caring father to his three children. Paul is preceded in death by his father Edward. Surviving Paul is his beloved wife of eight years the former Karen Hunsicker, at home; daughter Isabella, sons Mason and Garrett; mother Felicity Gearhart, Herndon; brother Patrick, Herndon; sisters Michelle Yocum and her husband James, Herndon; Amy Gearhart, Herndon; Faith Gearhart, Herndon; along with several uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. Paul's Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak Street, Palmerton, Pa, 18071. Services will be conducted by Lead Pastor Rick Collins. The family requests that stories and memories of Paul be sent to the following email address for the children to read at a later date: PaulGearhartMemories@gmail.com. ( If you have any photos, please add them to the photo section.) Arrangements by the Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains.