Mary Ann Gehm, 79, of Prospect passed away Wednesday at her home.

She was born July 20, 1931, in Leechburg, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Patrick Rua.

She was a retired registered nurse.

She enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting and books, and she formerly owned and operated a craft shop.

She is survived by six sons, Dr. Robert (Kathy) Brocker Jr. of Ohio, William Brocker of Florida and Barry (Darla) Brocker, Bruce (Deborah) Brocker, Dr. Brian (Marli) Brocker and Brad (Heidi) Brocker, all of Ohio; 25 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; her sister, Lucille Pityk of Sarver; a niece, and a nephew.

<B>GEHM</B> — Visitation for Mary Ann Gehm, who died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the <B>Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home</B>, 387 Main St., Prospect. A blessing service will begin at noon Saturday in the funeral home with Father Joseph Feltz of the St. Christopher at the Lake Catholic Church, Prospect, officiating. Private interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect.Memorial contributions may be made to the Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, PA 16052To leave an online tribute or for more information, go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.