J Sandra (Gearhart) Misera

J. Sandra (Gearhart) Misera, 80, of Frazer Twp., passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at her home following her battle with cancer. She was born September 6, 1936 in Brackenridge, daughter of the late William M. and Cecelia (Markwell) Gearhart. She was a graduate of Seton Hill College and Duquesne University with degrees in Music Education. Sandra lived most of her life in Natrona Heights and Frazer Township and was a retired Music Teacher, for Deer Lakes High School and Har Brack High School. Sandra was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Creighton and was also an organist for numerous churches in the area. Sandra also taught private piano instruction for 50 years. Survivors include her children, Stephen M. (Lisa) Misera, Butler, Sharon M. (James) Wilson, Russellton and David P. (Amy) Misera, Altoona. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Codi, Hannah and Grace Misera, Shane Misera, and Stephen and James Wilson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Stephen C. Misera in 2005; infant grandson John Stephen Wilson and 2 brothers, William F. and John G. Gearhart. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where a prayer service will be held Saturday at 9:30 am followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 am in Holy Family Church, Creighton with Rev. Thomas L. Gillespie, MD officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. VISIT: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com