Marion Bernd

Marion M. Bernd, 85, of Quakertown, died Sun., Sep. 24, 2017 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She was the loving wife of Ray H. Bernd for 67 years. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond, Sr. and Edith (Appel) Hillegass. For over 30 years Marion worked as a seamstress at several local clothing mills, most notably the former Star Systems in Quakertown. She was a lover of all dogs, and always had one by her side. Surviving with Ray is their daughter: Barbara Merkle, husband William of Allentown; and siblings: Norman Hillegass, wife Nancy; Margaret Allison, husband George "Hank" and Judy Morgan, all of Quakertown. She was preceded in death by six siblings: Dorothy Schmell; Esther A., James E., Harold, Raymond and Harry Hillegass. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Fri., Sep. 29 in Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, with a viewing beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment in Springfield Church of the Brethren, Coopersburg.