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She was born on Monday, November 1, 1926, in Rough and Ready, a daughter of the late Delphin Davis and the late Helen (Ramberger) Davis.
Bernice was a 1944 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.
She was a seamstress for Summit Station Mfg..
She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Tremont.
She was also a member of theTremont Senior Citizens.
Bernice enjoyed sewing, cooking, quilting, reading, crafts, and spending time with her family..
Her husband, Lamar W Wetzel, passed away in 1998. She was also preceded in death by a son:, Richard Wetzel, and a brother, Gene Davis.
She is survived by three sons, Kevin (Donna) Wetzel of Oley, Scott (Debra) Wetzel of Pine Grove, and Brian G (Cathy) Wetzel of Pine Grove; a daughter, Dori (Alan) Golden of Howey In The Hills, FL; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother, Dwight (Kay) Davis of Gratz; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Benjamin Scholl officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the German Reformed Cemetery, Tremont.
Memorial contributions can be made to Compassus Hospice, 500 Hawk Ridge Dr., Suite 4, Hamburg PA 19526.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home
P.O. Box 123, Valley View, PA 17983
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Memorial service
10:00 a.m.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home
P.O. Box 123, Valley View, PA 17983
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Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc. - Valley View