Florence (Unruh) Dearing, 97, peacefully passed away on March 8th, 2026, at the Harbor House in Hingham Massachusetts. She was born April 10th, 1928 in Galva Kansas, the daughter of Elias T. and Susie (Schultz) Unruh. Florence was one of 17 children. Florence was married to Leslie E. Dearing who passed away February 8th, 2017. She worked for Southwestern Bell, AT&T before retiring in 1986 and lived in Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Myrtle Beach SC, and Hingham MA. Florence was very active in churches in these locations. She was a longtime member of Ballwin Baptist Church, Madison Baptist Church, and Fellowship Baptist Church in Easton Pennsylvania.
Florence was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Not enough can be said about her tireless effort and work to ensure everyone was cared for and had everything they needed.
She is survived by her daughter Linda (Peter) Longley of Cohasset, MA, her son Daniel (Sherri) Dearing of Little River, SC, and her daughter Barbara (the late Larry) Friedman of Moorestown, NJ; 9 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her brother Derald (Shirley) Unruh. Florence was predeceased by eleven sisters: Anna Jones, Nina Becker, Dora Unruh, Mulvena “Molly” Unruh, Velma Deppe, Marie Unruh, Maurine Christensen, Thelma Gibson, Betty Jean Wiseman, Winnie Mae Wiseman, and Melissa Sue Unruh; and by four brothers: Edwin “Pete” Unruh, Joseph Unruh, Sgt. Walter Unruh, and Arvin Unruh.
Services will be held 11 AM Friday, March 13, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Fellowship Baptist Church, 8065 William Penn Hwy, Easton, PA, 18045 or Beacon Hospice Care, 32 Resnik Rd #3, Plymouth, MA 02360 or to Harbor House Rehab & Nursing Center, 11 Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Alan Schumacher
March 10, 2026 at 5:39 pm
She was an awesome aunt. Always so upbeat, helpful and smiling. A great cook and baker also. She was truly what family means.
Anna Cosseboom
March 10, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Linda, Dan and Barb,
So many memories of us being together! I sure loved my Aunt Flo. Always loving and kind. I know the void you will have but she is happy and healthy now with Jesus!
I love you all.
Sending lots of hugs your way❣️❣️❣️
Michael
March 11, 2026 at 2:23 pm
Flo will be sadly missed. Her and Les were active and wonderful members of our Church, Fellowship Baptist of Easton. Chris and I look back fondly at the great times we had together.
Mike and Chris Shellenberger
Chris Shellenberger
March 12, 2026 at 7:49 am
Flo was a very dear friend and sister in Christ. So many memories, she was always always loving and kind and a lot of fun too in our church and events. Spent many a times with Flo and Les at their home. You will be missed but you lived a wonderful long life here, and now you are with Les and celebrating with our Lord and Savior.
Chris and Mike Shellenberger
Sarah Harper
March 12, 2026 at 1:55 pm
I will always have fond memories of my loving, caring Grandma Flo. Grandma was always happy, had an infectious laugh, and was kind, positive, giving, and a strong woman. We always loved her home cooking and visits to her house. You lived a long, wonderful life and will miss you Grandma. So glad you and Grandpa are back together again. 🙏🏼
JohnHerb
March 13, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Dan and the Dearing family, so sorry to hear of your loss. A life well lived and cherished memories you all will always remember. At home with our Lord and with your dad. John Herb
Theresa (DeLong) Odneal
April 14, 2026 at 3:56 pm
Aunt Flo was a special lady. Always calm and caring even if we didn’t see one another often. Linda, Dan, and Barbara our thoughts and prayers have been with you.