Doris N. Gahman, 93, of Perkiomenville, was a longtime member of Rockhill Mennonite Church and later Bally Mennonite Church, and attended Indian Creek Church of the Brethren.

Doris N. Gahman, 93, of Perkiomenville, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1933, in Franconia Township to Linford and Katie (Nice) Moyer. A lifelong member of the Mennonite community, she was deeply rooted in her faith and dedicated to fostering harmony and unity among people.

Throughout her life, Doris was actively involved in her church. She was a longtime member of the former Rockhill Mennonite Church, where she taught Summer Bible School, performed clerical work, and served on various committees. Later, after moving to Perkiomenville, she joined Bally Mennonite Church. In recent years, she attended Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, continuing her commitment to spiritual growth and community service.

Doris pursued education after her public schooling, attending the Lansdale School of Business. She worked as the personal secretary for the owner of Keller’s Creamery before marrying Earl Gahman in 1953. The couple moved to Long Island, NY, where Earl served in the 1W Service for two years. Upon returning to Franconia Township, Pennsylvania, with their first child, Doris became a homemaker. After her children were in school, she began working part-time at the original Rockhill Mennonite Home. She later took a full-time position as a cafeteria worker at Souderton Area High School until her retirement.

Doris and her husband enjoyed traveling, taking annual summer camping trips while raising their children and visiting most of the continental United States. In retirement, they continued to travel and spent some winters in Florida, reflecting a lifelong appreciation for adventure and connection with others.

She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Johnston and Sharon Moyer; two grandsons, Christopher Johnston and Kelsey Johnston; one great-granddaughter, Ailee Johnston; and her sister, Arlene Clemmer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Melvin “Earl” Gahman.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Room at the Community of Rockhill, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mennonite Central Committee U.S.

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