Bernice L. Bryerton – Obituary
Bernice L. Bryerton, 79, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport.
Born in Lock Haven on September 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Wilda Braucht Kerstetter.
Bernice was employed at multiple local businesses over her working years. She was first employed at Bloomsburg Mills for several years. Upon their closing, she then went to work for Widman’s Drug Store, American Rescue Workers and Newhaven Industries before her last employment in food service at Lock Haven University’s Bentley Hall.
She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Lock Haven for many years before she joined her daughter in membership at Cedar Heights Brethren in Christ Church of Mill Hall. Faith was very important to Bernice, which was reflected in having read her Bible in its entirety multiple times and her devotion to her daily Bible readings,
She was married to Donald Bryerton, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 31, 1980.
In her earlier days, Bernice enjoyed staying physically active, especially riding her bike and going for walks. She later replaced those activities with new enjoyments such as sewing, playing cards, crossword puzzles and coloring.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda K. Bryerton of Lock Haven; a granddaughter, Kylie Young of Lock Haven; two grandsons; and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene J. Wise; a son, David L. Wise; four sisters, Naomi Kerstetter, Frances Rikanovich, Charlotte Wance and Freda Marshall; and an infant brother, Richard Kerstetter.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11 A.M. at the Cedar Heights Brethren in Christ Church, 37 Cedar Heights, Mill Hall, PA 17751 with Pastor Scott Garman officiating. Burial will follow at Dunnstown Cemetery, Lock Haven.
Friends and family will be received for a time of viewing on Saturday at the church from 10 A.M. until the time of the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High Street, Flemington, PA 17745.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
