James N. Bergey, age 73, of Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday April 4, 2025, at his home in Trumbauersville, PA, surrounded by his family.
He was the spouse of Nancy Stover Bergey, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Rockhill Township, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Bergey and the late Elizabeth Leebner Bergey.
James graduated from Pennridge High School in 1970.
He served our country in the Army during the Vietnam era.
James worked for 28 years at West Rockhill Elementary School in Pennridge School district, retiring in 2023. James loved to build things, especially anything with wood. From shelving to raised bed gardens, to his kids' playhouses when they were young, he could build virtually anything. He also loved fixing anything in the house that needed fixing. “Why hire a contractor when you can do it yourself?” was his philosophy.
Survivors include in addition to his wife Nancy, two sons, Joshua Bergey and his wife, Jennifer of Quakertown, PA, and Matthew Bergey and his wife, Ashley of Lebanon, PA; and four grandchildren, Isabella, Lexie, Walter, and Jillian.
Services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Association for Cancer Research www.aacr.org/.
Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service (215-536-3343) of Quakertown. To view his online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com
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