Bernadette M. (Wydock) Lohrke

Bernadette M. "Bernie" Lohrke, 80, of Sugarloaf, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, as a result of complications following surgery.  After moving from West Hazleton, she lived in Sugarloaf for 49 years in the house that her husband built.  

 She was born at home in Hazleton on June 17, 1943, to the late John and Frances (Ogorzalek) Wydock.

She was a 1961 graduate of Hazleton High School.  Bernie was employed by Gould's Supermarket for more than 40 years.  She was a member of Saint John Bosco RC Church, Sugarloaf. Bernie enjoyed working in the garden and traveling, including an annual trip to Myrtle Beach with her husband.

 She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband of 61 years, Wayne, on January 25, 2023; her brother, John "Jasui" and her sister Monica Paulshock. 

 Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Eberts and husband Mark, Tamaqua; son, Mark Lohrke, Sugarloaf; and son, Kyle Lohrke and wife Laura, Arbutus, MD.  Her twin grandsons, Clayton, and Andrew were the lights of her life.  Also surviving are her sisters, Frances Blakeslee and husband Leonard, Punta Gorda, FL; and Joann Walck and husband Gary, Tinton Falls, NJ; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

She will be sorely missed by her faithful canine companion, Harley, and her grand-dog Ellie. 

 Her funeral will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 9:15 AM from Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Saint John Bosco RC Church, 573 PA-93, Sugarloaf.  Interment will follow in Calvary RC Cemetery, Drums. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, August 21, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM. 

 Memorial donations in Bernie's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be entered, and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.

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