Obituary Notice: Jean (Bergh) Camberg (Provide photo)
Jean (Bergh) Camberg, 67, of Brisbin died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at her home under the care of hospice.
Born Sept. 7, 1949 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Flora (Scrano) Bergh.
A compassionate and caring person, she dedicated her life to helping others. Throughout her 40-plus years in social work, she touched countless lives.
The final years of her career were spent as a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist in private practice in Clearfield.
She was also a beloved professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Altoona.
She was a member of various organizations and boards. She was a member of the St. Barbara PNCC, and she served as organist for more than 20 years. She loved animals, scrapbooking, crafting, music and her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Harold “Howie” Camberg, to whom she was married Oct. 9, 1971; her daughter, Laura Pushcar and her husband, Mark of Pittsburgh; and a grandson, Pierce Pushcar.
She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Dave Camberg and his wife Kathy; three nieces, Theresa (Andy) Mast, Carol (Brian) Mynatt and Dana (Matt) Bellela; a great-niece, Ava; and numerous cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera. A Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Prayers of transfer will be said at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Scott Lill as celebrant. Burial will follow in Brisbin I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Houtzdale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara’s PNCC, 76 Emery Ave., Houtzdale, PA 16651, and the Hintz Family Alumni Center, University Park, PA 16802.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.