Roberta “Bert” Harbach, 88, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg where she was a resident.
Born in Sayre, PA, Roberta was the daughter of the late Robert L. and L. Elizabeth (Hartung) Crimbring of Canton, PA. She was the wife of the late Florin “Mickey” Harbach who passed away December 12, 2009.
Roberta was employed as a school teacher for the Muhlenberg Township School District retiring in 1995 after 25 years. She was a 1951 graduate of Canton High School and received her BA from Albright College and her ME from Kutztown State College.
She is survived by her daughters Karen Grim of Richmond Township and Christine Harbach of Somerset, PA, her grandchildren – Glenn Grim, Jr. of Muhlenberg Township, Sarah Bitler Ludwig, wife of Joshua Ludwig of Buffalo, NY, and Eric Bitler, husband of Nicola Arton Bitler of Brooks, GA, and her great grandchildren – Megan, Sabrina, Nova Lee, and McKenna Grim and August and Evelyn Bitler. Roberta was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl (Harbach) Heberling, son Michael Harbach, grandsons Michael Grim and Brandon Harbach. Roberta was also predeceased by her brother Glenn Crimbring, and sister Anna Lea Crimbring.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., One East Lancaster Above., Shillington on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 10-11 AM with her memorial service starting at 11 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508, or the charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg and Caring Hospice Services for your care and compassion shown to our mother. You are truly the angels who walk among us. www.kleefuneralhome.com
So sorry for your loss.
Please know that Janet and I are thinking about all of you, as we remember Bertie at this time. We are sending our love, prayers, and deepest sympathy to you.
Dear Chris, Glenn and families, Bert was a wonderful person whose hearty laugh was contagious. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
Dear Chris, Glenn and families, Bert was a wonderful person whose hearty laugh was contagious. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Roberta Harbach. Bert and I were colleagues for a number of years in the secondary English Department of the Muhlenberg School District. Bert was a dedicated teacher with a delightful disposition. You were a wonderful friend during our years at Muhlenberg, Bert. I will always remember you. Love, Carol Hunsberger
Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Address:
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Rev. Jeffrey Hain and Rev. Jessica Ross will officiate
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Klee Funeral Home.
So sorry for your loss.
Please know that Janet and I are thinking about all of you, as we remember Bertie at this time. We are sending our love, prayers, and deepest sympathy to you.
Dear Chris, Glenn and families, Bert was a wonderful person whose hearty laugh was contagious. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
Dear Chris, Glenn and families, Bert was a wonderful person whose hearty laugh was contagious. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Roberta Harbach. Bert and I were colleagues for a number of years in the secondary English Department of the Muhlenberg School District. Bert was a dedicated teacher with a delightful disposition. You were a wonderful friend during our years at Muhlenberg, Bert. I will always remember you. Love, Carol Hunsberger
Klee Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Klee Funeral Home.