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Bernard Shearn Obituary

Bernard G. "Bernie" Shearn, 65, of Alburtis, passed away Sept. 9, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Janet M. (Garvey) Shearn for the past 45 years. Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Bernard H. and Helen (Johnson) Shearn. Bernie was a machine operator at Pabst/Stroh Brewery for 28 years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam Era. Bernie was a former volunteer and Lieutenant for the Alburtis Fire Co., a member of the Macungie Ambulance Corp, serving as a first responder and was a senior member of the Wheels of Time Street Rod Assoc. He was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School, Fountain Springs, PA. Survivors: Loving Wife; Son, Shawn Shearn and his wife Lisa; Daughter, Heather Lindenmuth and her husband Daniel; Sisters, Cynthia Muldoon, Patricia Orth, Rosalie Swisher and Pamela Stanitis; devoted Pap of Jared, Connor, Adam, Kyle, Ryan and Quinn. Services: Memorial 1:30 PM Saturday, Sept 16th at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus. A gathering will be held Saturday Noon to 1:30PM at the funeral home.

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 12, 2017.

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Jeff Althouse

September 16, 2017

Bernie had one of the biggest hearts known to man. My sympathy goes out to the entire family and Alburtis/Macungie community.

September 16, 2017

Janet, and children AND grandchildren, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was taken too early in life. I know he'll be greatly missed. Keep the memories alive. My deepest sympathies. Yvonne Colusso

September 15, 2017

Janet, I am so sorry to see your husband husband has passed; having just met him at our class reunion last year. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. God Bless you all!
Arlene CB '71

September 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss. He was one great gentlemen. Thanks for the time to stop and have a chat, anytime, anywhere. He was surely loved and will be missed. Gary & Julie DeRoner & Family

Bernie Pacelli Pawlowski

September 12, 2017

Janet and family, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. May he RIP.

Linda Noon Kreiser

September 12, 2017

So sorry .Brian and I grew up together in Ashland. Sounds like he had an wonderful life but gone way too soon. RIP Brian . May God hold you in the palm of his hand.I hope the entire Shearn family find peace in the difficult days ahead.

Martin Podorsky

September 12, 2017

Bernie was always a great guy always enjoyed talking to him at break time at the club meeting he will truly be missed Marty

mike kane

September 12, 2017

Janet and family - I am so sorry for your loss, I knew Brian since I was a kid, even helped move you guys to your first apartment in Allentown, but I never knew he was Bernard, after his father, he was always Brian in Ashland! He was a great guy, who will truly be rewarded in heaven

Sandi Eisenbise

September 12, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss Shearn family. I only got to see Bernard and Janet once a year but I enjoyed being of service to you both and talking to you. I have missed you both since I retired. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Rob Newhard

September 12, 2017

A lot was done during your life. Now cruise off in Heaven and R.I.P.

BEN & BRENDA BACHMAN

September 12, 2017

CONDOLENCES TO THE SHEARN FAMILY--BERNIE WILL BE MISSED --WE ALWAYS BLEW THE HORN WHEN PASSED HIS HOME ON THE WAY TO KUTZTOWN AND TALKING TO HIM AT CAR SHOWS.

Adam Bray

September 12, 2017

I'm very sorry to hear this. May he rest easy.

September 12, 2017

Bernie was a great man and I am glad I got to see you both recently. He will be missed by so many. My condolences to all of Bernie's family.

Denise Lenner

September 12, 2017

Bernie was one of the good ones! I have known him since I was little. Janet and Bernie had a pet skunk and I thought that was neat. I will miss seeing him at the Macungie Park and honking at him when he was outside his house.

David and Patricia Wiggins

September 12, 2017

Rest In Peace, Brother

Martin Podorsky

September 12, 2017

Bernie was one great guy always cheerful and always enjoyable to talk to. At coffee break at the meeting we would meet up at our usual spot and talk about different things, He truly was one great guy and will truly be missed. Marty

September 12, 2017

Sorry for you loss. He will be missed. He was a friendly face in town that everyone knew......Dup and Teresa

Emile

September 12, 2017

You will truly be missed! I have such fond memories of playing at the house, going to Wheels of time, Halloween parties at the Firehouse. Rest easy ❤

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