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Beverly Oberman Obituary

Beverly J. (Krell) Oberman, 89, of Moore Township, died with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Adam "Pete" J. Oberman and celebrated 59 years of marriage together before he passed in 2015. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Holliger) Krell. Beverly was a graduate of Tamaqua High School where she enjoyed playing in the drum and bugle corps. She remained close with her high school friends and continued to get together with them for years. Beverly loved working for Catherine Russell Insurance while living in Tamaqua. She worked in the shoe department for the former Two Guys in Whitehall for many years. Beverly eventually retired from Agere as a clean room operator. Beverly was Christian and a very spiritual person. She loved hosting family holidays and picnics and tending to her bird feeders. She was known for her iced tea and was lovingly known as "The Queen". She is survived by her daughter Deborah Gemmel and husband John, son David Oberman and wife Jennifer and Glenn Oberman and wife Melissa, grandchildren Derek, Tara and Ryan, April and Jenna, Natalie and Weston, Chase, 8 great grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her sister Diane Boyle and brother Robert Krell. Her viewing will be held from 9:30-11am Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. Funeral services to follow at 11am Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to handle the arrangements.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 13, 2025.

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Barb Maitski

March 14, 2025

Missy:
I was sorry to read about the passing of Glenn's mom. I will keep the entire family in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony R Russo

March 13, 2025

It was an honor knowing you Bev! Rip sweet lady!

Elaine Jones

March 13, 2025

So sorry to hear about Beverly. She and my mom were such dear friends. She always thought of my son on his birthday. She was sassy and loving and kind and thoughtful. She and Pete are together again.
Our condolences to the whole family.

Janis Keich (Pruett)

March 13, 2025

Sorry for your loss. I only knew Beverly a short time but she was a very lovely women. She and my mom were high school friends and had a lot of good times together. She will be missed at the reunion luncheons

Bill & Diane Barrett

March 13, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Deb, Dave, Glenn and all of the awesome extended family! Aunt Bev was a true gem that will be sorely missed and cherished forever! I'm sure there is a great party going on in heaven right now! Peace and love to our cousins and families! ❤

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