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Fern H. Berk

October 14, 1926 — October 14, 2008

Miss Fern H. Berk, age 82, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Pinebrooke Personal Care Center in Orwigsburg, Pa, where she has reside since July of 2008.

Fern worked for the former Atlas Powder Company for 41 years. While working for Atlas she also worked part time for Heislers Dairy Bar in the Lewistown Valley.

A member of Christ Church of McKeansburg, Pa, Fern was active in the Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Haven, Hamburg, and Tamaqua Senior Citizens.

Fern attended East Brunswick Schools.

Born in East Brunswick Twp., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Hattie (Gerber) Berk.

She is also survived by her

Three Sisters,
Mrs. Eleanor (Berk) Arner of Lehhighton, Pa.
Mrs. Jean (Berk) Strack wife of Harry of New Ringgold, Pa.
Mrs. Mildred (Berk) Fegley of Hamburg, Pa.

One Brother,
Dr., Floyd K. Berk and his wife Romayne of Tucson, Arizona

Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by brothers, Carl H., Harold N., Herbert, and Richard E. Berk; sisters Mrs. Elsie W. Hafer, Miss Luella Berk, and Mrs. Mary G. Smith

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Snyders Village, New Ringgold, Pa..

Calling From 10:30 A.M. October 20, 2008 unitl time of Services at 12 o'clock P.M, from the Robert S. Nester F.H., Inc. Rte.# 309 Snyders Village, New Ringgold, Pa. 17960, with the Rev. Sunny Stock officiating.

Interment will be at Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery of New Ringgold, Pa.

Memorials to Christ Church of McKeansburg, Pa. or Pinnacle Hospice 301 Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, Pa. 17901

Online Rgistry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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