Mardelle Deibert, 100, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, March 30th, while in the company of her family at Seton Manor.

Mardelle was born in Orwigsburg on January 15, 1925, a daughter of the late Mary Christiana (Shoener) and Bright Augustus Berger.  She was the widow of Frederick  Deibert.  They were married September 10, 1949.

Mardelle graduated from Orwigsburg High School, class of 1942 and was also a graduate from the Reading Business School.

She was a faithful member of St. John's United Church of Christ,  Orwigsburg, where she was a former member of the consistory and also a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years.  She was a former Brownie leader and PTA President and enjoyed singing with the Golden Girls. She worked as a secretary her entire life. She was an avid reader and loved to travel. Mardelle enjoyed many years of playing pinochle with her card club.

Mardelle is  survived by two daughters, Susanne Hartman, wife of Ricci and Diane Schlegel, widow of Brooke,  as well as a sister, Mary Ann, wife of  Gale Sterner

She is also survived by grandchildren  Alison Bauer, wife of Mark, Denver, CO Rebecca Bachert, wife of Jared, Orwigsburg, Sarah Renninger, wife of Michael, Eustis, FL.;  great grandchildren Ryan Bauer, husband of Marcela, Missoula, MT; Aden Bauer, Denver, CO,  Corporal John Bachert, husband of Mallory, Camp Pendleton, CA, Jared Bachert, Orwigsburg and Hartlee Renninger, Eustis, FL. Great great grandson Riley John Bachert, CA.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Gerald Berger, husband of Peg, Jay Berger, widower of Ruby and Willis Berger, husband of Barbara.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held  Saturday, April 12 at 11:30 AM at St. John's United Church of Christ, 236 E. Market Street,  Orwigsburg with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John's United Church at the address above. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.