Obituaries
George E. Bergey, 77
October 9, 1939 - July 05, 2017
George E. Bergey, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Mennonite Home from small cell lung cancer.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George W. and Mabel Landis Bergey.
George was a proud graduate of Penn State University, and earned multiple Master’s Degrees from the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University. He had taught math and sciences at York College, at Columbia High School and retired after working as a computer programmer for the Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.
He enjoyed both classical and jazz music and had been a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra for many years. He also enjoyed vacationing in Switzerland. He had served as the past president of the Central PA Chapter of the United Nations Assn. of the USA.
George was a longtime treasurer and Sunday school teacher at the former Salome UMC Church, now Columbia UM Church. He currently had attended First United Methodist Church and Grandview United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choirs.
Service and interment will be private. Please make memorial contributions in George’s memory to UNICEF,(unicefusa.org), 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038.
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Condolences to the Family
July 15, 2017
I am deeply saddened and will miss George. In our church sunday school class, George actively shared his faith and concern about social justice. Once a visitor stopped by and George spent time offering a warm welcome and genuine interest. Thank you George for your testimony in word and by example.
Don Herneisen
July 10, 2017
It was always interesting to talk with George. He always brought forward a point of view different than my own, firmly supported by facts and delivered with conviction. I will miss his contribution to our Sunday School classes. Sarah Mitchell
July 10, 2017
My name is Katy Clair – I worked in the afternoon tutor program with George at the Covenant United Methodist on Mulberry and Orange St.
I truly enjoyed working and singing in the chior with George, We talked about Switzerland and his hikes. He will be missed.
July 09, 2017
Lean on your friends and family during this difficult time. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble. 2 Corinthians 1-3
Thinking of You with Deepest Sympathy and Love, Tina & Clair Hilsher (Vera’s Daughter)
