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Loretta Bradbury Obituary

Loretta D. Bradbury of Boyertown Loretta D. (Derfler) Bradbury, 87, of Boyertown, Douglass Twp., wife of the late Harry E. Bradbury, passed away on Sunday, July 12 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Steiver) Derfler. Loretta worked as the 2nd Deputy of the Montgomery Co. Recorder of Deeds Office in Norristown for 25 years, retiring in 1990. She was a Republican Committee Woman in Norristown for 15 years. As a lifelong member of Christ Church UCC in Norristown she taught Sunday school for many years. She also was a founding member of the “Twosomes” group. For a brief time Loretta belonged to Faulkner Swamp UCC and volunteered at the Boyertown Senior Center. Surviving are daughters Diane Bodolus of Boyertown; Nancy Pavie , wife of Robert of Boyertown; and Helen Wasnowic, wife of John, of New Milford; sister Joan Bailey of Norristown; brother Charles Derfler Jr. of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Becky Brown, wife of Ryan, Bonnie Trout, wife of Christopher, Loretta Pavie, Amy Ferster, wife of Allen; and great grandchildren Colin and Everly Brown and Conor and Morgan Ferster. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by son in law Dr. James Bodolus; sisters Elizabeth Morris and Alberta Earl; and grandson Harry James Bradbury. A funeral service will be Saturday, July 18, 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville. Burial will follow in Limerick Garden of Memories. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00AM to 10:45AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church UCC, 1003 W. Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401 or Boyertown Area Multi-Services, 200 West Spring Street, Boyertown, PA 19512. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Times Herald from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2015.
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I remember the days on Nobel Street with y'all and my parents often wondering what is going on. Loretta was like my second mother. I learned so much and I know all who knew her misses her love and guidance. Peace be with all and keep the memories alive.

Dr. John Houpt II, PhD

October 2, 2016

Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to the Bradbury family.

Angela(Tedino)Martin
Greensboro, N.C.

July 16, 2015

Prayers and condolences for the Bradbury family in their time of loss and sadness. Although I have not seen Loretta in many years I remember her fondly. She was a lovely lady

Margaret Dilucia

July 16, 2015

I met Loretta when I started working in the Recorder of Deeds office in 1975. She was the first person to welcome me and was always professional but very kind while we worked together. I admired her devotion to her family and I know they will miss her.

July 15, 2015

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