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Doris Bertholf Obituary
BLAIRSTOWN, NJ
Doris J. Bertholf, 88 years of age and a long-time resident of Blairstown, NJ, most recently living at the Brookfield Retirement Center followed by the Chelsea Senior Living facility for 3 years in White Township, NJ, passed away in White Township on May 17, 2020.
She was born in Cliffside Park, NJ, on September 11, 1931. Doris was a member of the Eastern Star, Blairstown, NJ. She and her late husband Kenneth Sr. were the original owners of The Blairstown Dairy Queen who also built the facility. She served as a member of the Blairstown Elementary School Board. She enjoyed many hobbies, a few which were visits from her family, doing counted cross stitch, crossword and word search puzzles and great enjoyment in having the neighbors for the 4th of July fireworks.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Bertholf Jr. and wife Bonnie of Blairstown, NJ, Gary Berthold and wife Yvonne, Bath, PA, five cherished grandchildren, Gregory Bertholf, wife Allyse, Bangor, PA, Kimberly Nielsen, husband Gil, Hardwick, NJ, Brad Bertholf, fiancé Alisha of NC, Brian Bertholf, wife Erica, Middle Grove, NY, Nicole Bertholf, Blairstown, NJ, five great-grandchildren, Audrey and Landon Gill, Oliver Nielsen, Natalie Bertholf and baby boy Bertholf, due in October 2020. Also, two nephews, Rev. John Schmucker, wife Royce, Dennis Schmucker, and their extended families. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Sr., 2007, and sister Shirley Schmucker, 2002.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, there will be a private family graveside service at Hope Moravian Cemetery, Hope, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825.
Newbaker Funeral Home
200 Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-6341
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Dolores Darsch
May 20, 2020
We were neighbors for 20 years. Doris was kind, generous, caring & funny at times. Often visited her at Chelsea & she was always glad to see me. I will miss her.
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