Erma L. Loose, 100, formerly of Dauberville, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Hearthstone at Maidencreek where she resided since August 2010. Her husband, H. Guy Loose, died January 31, 1999.

Born in Greenwich Twp., she was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Agnes (Dietrich) Lutz. She was a graduate of Slatington High School and Kutztown Normal School. Erma began her teaching career in a one-room school house. She then taught at Bern Elementary School of the Schuylkill Valley School District until her retirement. She was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Twp., where she was a former Sunday School teacher. Erma was a member of Blue Mt. Chapter Order of Eastern Star #443, Hamburg, where she was a past Worthy Matron. She was also a member of the Retired Teacher's Association; and the Central Berks Fire Company and beneficial association, Centerport.

Erma is survived by her son: Thomas G. Loose, Dauberville; two granddaughters: Anna L. (Loose), wife of Scott Lincoln; and Emily L. Loose; and one great-grandson: Sawyer Lincoln. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law: Linda M. (Barnes) Loose.

Graveside services will be on Monday at 10:30 am from Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Twp. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Salem (Belleman's) Church Memorial Fund, 3540 Belleman's Church Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.