Alberta L. (Tome) Hirt

May 13, 1934 - December 25, 2020

Alberta L. (Tome) Hirt, formerly of Brogue, took the hand of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 25, 2020, at 10:10 am at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, with family by her side, at the age of 86. She was the wife of the late Lewis J. Hirt, who entered eternal rest on May 4, 2003. She was born in Sycamore, Illinois, on May 13, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Albert Franklin and Mary Louise (Renwick) Tome. She was immensely proud to share her story of attending the Battle Hill School (a one room schoolhouse). She was a homemaker, who loved taking care of her family and spending time with all her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and she loved flowers. Alberta was a longtime member of the Red Lion Bible Church where she was very dedicated to the card ministry of the church. She and Lewis had four children, Lewis J. Hirt, Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Mardela Springs, MD., Jeffrey D. Hirt and his wife Bonnie of Brogue, Christine E. Dinsmore and her husband Alan of Brogue and Terri L. Wilson and her husband Mike of Brogue. She was the loving grandmother of eleven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Lee Hirt in 1972 and her three siblings, Mary E. Baumgardner, Albert Tome and Fran Milam. There will be no viewing. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, December 30th from 10-11 am at Red Lion Bible Church, 105 Springvale Road, Red Lion, PA. A Service of Honor and Praise for Alberta will begin at 11 am at the church, with her pastor, Rev. Steven A. Schmuck, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Bethel UM Cemetery. Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion will be assisting with the arrangements. Those attending the service are asked to follow the current guidelines by wearing a mask and observing the social distancing. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Alberta may be offered to the Red Lion Bible Church at the above address. Online condolences may be shared at: www.BurgFuneralHome.com