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Sara Berkhimer Obituary

Sara E. Berkhimer PALMYRA Sara E. Berkhimer, 27, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. Born November 30, 1986, in Hershey, she was a daughter of Allen E. Berkhimer, Sr., husband of Alisha of Knoxville, Tenn., and Laurie A. Garman, wife of Donald, Sr. of Palmyra. Additionally surviving are her fiance, Alan P. Ensminger of Palmyra; grandparents, Dennis and Sara Berkhimer of Palmyra, Lester and Carolyn Longenecker of Palmyra, Renee Witman, Paul Garman, and Mamie Garman; siblings, Hannah, Clayton, Allen, Jr., Danielle and Chase; six step siblings; many uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Mary L. Longenecker; and uncles, Joseph Gingrich III and Randy "Chubb" Longenecker. A 2005 graduate of Palmyra High School, she was a published poet and volunteered for Stand for the Silent. A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Buse Funeral Home, 145 N. Grant St., Palmyra, preceded by a visitation from 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Stand for the Silent (sftspalmyrapa.com), 755 S. Railroad St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Condolences may be shared at BuseFuneralHome.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Sep. 29, 2014.

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Danielle Gorman

February 14, 2015

I miss you so much. Not a day goes by without you an your mom in my thoughts.RIP Sara till I meet you at those golden gates.

Laura Quick

October 14, 2014

Dear Sara - I only had the pleasure of meeting you twice, at your mom's wedding and then the SFTS event. I didn't even get to talk to you, but saw how close you were with your mom and how much she loves you. You will not be forgotten....

Lisa Lopez

October 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss, I was to lucky to have worked with Sara she was a sweet and funny she will be truly missed by all

Jamie Cartwright

September 30, 2014

You will be missed, sweet Sara. You were an inspiration to us all. Your smile was so contagious and you shined so bright. The sun, moon and stars will shine even brighter now because of you. My heart and prayers go out to her entire family.

Kristi Lasher

September 30, 2014

Rest in peace

Dan O'Donnell

September 30, 2014

Laurie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Sara. May you find the strength to get through this time of sorrow.

nancy weaber

September 30, 2014

our prayers go out to all

Shelia &Tim Maloney

September 30, 2014

Our prayers are with your family, may GOD give your hearts peace.

Kim Kleinfelter

September 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.May you have comfort knowing friends are thinking and praying for you Laurie. May you RIP Sarah!

Edgar Berkhimer III

September 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lori

September 30, 2014

R.I.P

Theresa Hagens

September 30, 2014

Miss Sara Elizabeth Berkhimer, you will be missed! Stand for the Silent, Palmyra PA wants to say thank you, for your empathetic compassion towards others and the hard work you put into SFTS-Anti Bullying Foundation. I am going to miss that sweet smile and sweet voice! My prayers are with the Berkhimer and Garman family, I am so sorry for your tragic loss!~Fly high, SWEET ANGEL, Fly high!~

Melanie & Charlie Hess

September 29, 2014

Will miss you, my sweet niece. Hope you find peace in heaven. Our sympathies to the entire family of Sara.

Christy & Pete McMillan

September 29, 2014

We are thinking of the family and want to say we love y'all! It is such a blessing that you shared Sara's story in hopes and prayers that it will help someone else that is hurting too. Sara was an inspiration for speaking on what she believed in and standing up against those that bully others. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you very much! Heaven gained an Angel and she can skip on the golden streets with our Tammy. Peace and comfort be with all of you and know we are here for you!! ~Hugs~

jessica custer

September 29, 2014

Sara was a beautiful young lady who. Will be missed very much!!! Our friendship started in 6 th grade!! Everyday in classes eating lunches together!! Continued our friendship o ut of high school!! She was such a positive person no matter what was going on in her own life! Gave words of wisdom to make situation better!! I enjoyed the moments talking to her an know in my heart she is a safe happy place where all of her pain is gone!!

Lori Heisey

September 29, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

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