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Bertha R. Harshbarger, 87, of Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Jeanette, in Ferguson Valley.
Born Oct. 10, 1939, in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Ira Calvin and Nora Myrtle (Spickler) Ziegler.
Also preceding her in death were three siblings, Charles P. Spickler, Nora Beaston, and Ruth E. Kirk.
Surviving are: four children, Eleanor R. Witherite and husband David, Pamela R. Bilger and husband Larry, James C. Harshbarger, Jeanette E. Russell and husband Christopher, all of McVeytown; six grandchildren, Jessica R. Smith, Danielle R. Napikoski, Megan N. Gipe, Amanda R. Witherite, Aaron M. Specht, Colton A. Specht: 12 great-grandchildren, Owen, Ava, Payten, and Maeci Gipe; Grayce and Calvin Napikoski; Carter, Aleigha, and Jaxson Smith; Lorelai, Lainey, and Jaycee Specht; and one great-great-grandchild, Suttyn Gipe.
She retired from the Mifflin County Courthouse where she worked as a clean and green specialist in the assessment office. She had previously worked at the former Tom Johnson Shoe Store.
Bertha was a member of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, McVeytown.
She enjoyed flower gardening and was very family oriented. Most of all she loved time with her children, grandchildren, and their families.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, 6712 Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, with Pastor Bradley Zembower officiating. Interment will be in Spring Run Cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Family Hospice, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601.
Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.harshbargerfuneralhome.com.