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Bertha B. Penepacker, 92, of 60 N. Penn Street, Belleville, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Jan. 16, 1932, in Naginey, to the late Adam W. and Mary (Wagner) Fultz. On Sept. 18, 1948, she married Harold D. Penepacker, who preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 2018.
She is survived by her children: L. Jean Caldwell and husband, David N. Horn of Belleville, Richard D. "Rick" Penepacker and wife, Nancy of Belleville; three grandchildren: Jennifer J. Wilson and husband, Chris Wilson of Huntingdon, Jeremy S. Penepacker and wife, Brook of Yeagertown, Erica L. Hargenrader of Belleville; great-grandchildren: H. Dean Metzgar of Belleville, Kade A. and Kaleigh M. Penepacker, and Gabriel Clark; siblings: Athalia G. Specht of Lewistown and Curtis Charles Fultz of Reedsville.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings: George Fultz, Sherman Fultz, Sylvia Cherry, Helen Zimmerman, Rebecca Burd, Marian Fultz, Nicholas Fultz and Hilda Elder.
She was primarily a homemaker.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in Reedsville and a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, knitting, sewing, doing crafts, reading, and baking.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and the Physical Therapy departments at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care our mother received.
There will be a graveside service at Juniata Memorial Park on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Mike Sigler officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service at the West Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church, 3820 West Main Street, Belleville.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made to: The International Hummingbird Society, P.O. Box 4222, Sedona, Arizona 86340 or online at https://www.humming birdsociety.org.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 55 N. Main Street, Reedsville. Online condolences can be made to www.bohnfuneralhome.com.