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Bertha Luella Girdler, born on August 24, 1934, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Painesville Township, Ohio. Her life was marked by a steadfast commitment to her family and a dedicated career as a machinist at Neff-Perkins, where she contributed her skills for many years.
Bertha is survived by her sons, Benjamin (Cynthia) Girdler and Clifford "Dan" (Jane) Girdler, and her daughter, Dianna (Rob) Winton. She takes with her the love of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, brothers Michael and Richard Sanders, leaving behind a legacy that will endure through them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mary (nee: Folk) Sanders; her husband, Benjamin Girdler; an infant daughter, Sharon Girdler; daughter, Pamela DiPlacido, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Private family services were held.
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