The Life of ESTELLE A. GEARHART

Estelle Ann Gearhart, 79, of Hilliard OH died on March 21, 2020 at a local hospital. She had battled with respiratory illnesses for many years. Her internment took place at Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pa. with a private burial. Estelle was born on September 6, 1940 to Charlotte Buchheit. Her stepfather, Frank Buchheit also played a significant part of her upbringing in Mt Lebanon, Pa. Estelle graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1958 and then went to secretarial school and later attended the University of Dayton. She married Michael Konrad on July 6, 1963 at Heinz Chapel. They had three children who survive, Heather Romesburg (James) of Dublin OH; Kristen Roberts (James) of McKinney, TX and Michelle Schroeck (Todd) of Grove City, OH. Estelle is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Mark Fisher, Leigh Fisher, Grace Schroeck, Mackenzie Roberts, Konrad Roberts, Michael Romesburg, and Steven Romesburg and by one great grandson, Dominic. She has one sister, Sara Dixon, from Kissimmee, FL. Estelle was a devoted Catholic and leaned on her faith throughout her life challenges. Her family and especially her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was the doting grandmother and attended the grandchildren’s events when her health permitted. She was always inquiring about them and spreading her love throughout their growing up years. Estelle was the definition of grace and dignity. She was a wonderful example to her family and friends as she magically sprinkled her empathy where it was needed most. She had an uncanny ability to tune into the feelings of others and to express her compassion and selflessness in almost every situation. She was extremely well thought of because of her kind heart and gentle soul. Family members drew their inspiration and tried to model the positive personal attributes that Estelle displayed daily. She was the one that comforted others and was always putting the feelings of others before her own. She was remarkable in so many ways but especially because she would “bounce back” from a difficult situation as if the angels were watching over her. The angels were always with Estelle until her death and ascension into heaven. The family is extremely grateful for all their wonderful memories and truly believe that God’s blessings were most apparent when Estelle was part of their lives. She was an angel here on Earth and now has that same role as she is now with her Lord and Savior.