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Christina A. Berich

Christina A. Berich

Christina A. Berich, 67, of Lewistown, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Geisinger- Lewistown Hospital.

Born Nov. 2, 1948, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Reba “Jackie” (Gibboney) and Anthony Berich.

She is survived by: her siblings, Thomas Berich and wife, Susan, of Yeagertown, Elizabeth Farrell and husband, Barry, of Lewistown, Douglas Berich and wife, Beverly, of Yeagertown, and Gretchen Berich, of Lewistown; nieces and nephews, Bridget Carnicelli and husband, Glenn, Anthony Berich and wife, Kristin, Michael Berich and wife, Angela, and Craig Berich and wife, Vanessa; and nine great- nieces and great-nephews.

She is also survived by her aunts and uncles: Richard Gibboney and wife, Ann, Ellen (Gibboney) Bryant, John Crownover and wife, Carol, and Sally Metz; and many cousins, friends and colleagues.

Christina was a 1966 graduate of Chief Logan High School and a 1970 graduate of Lock Haven State College.

She was a special education teacher retiring from the Mifflin County School District after 34 years of service. She was a member of Association of Mifflin County Educators and served in several positions, including president. She was a member of The National Educator Association and Pennsylvania State Education Association, again serving at the regional and state level.

Christina was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

She took painting classes and enjoyed art, reading and antiques.

Christina was a member of the Mifflin County Historical Society and served a term as president.

A receiving of friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Heller- Hoenstine Funeral Homes Inc., Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 106 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown, with Father William Weary officiating.  A meal will follow the service at the Sacred Heart School.

Interment will take place in Juniata Memorial Park following the service.

Memorials in Christina’s name may be made to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, 21 S. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044, or to Sacred Heart School, 9 N. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.