Edna E. “Tubby” Berkhimer, 98, of Blue Knob, passed away Sunday April 26, 2020. She was born May 22, 1921, daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Roberts) Reese. She married Harry E. Berkhimer on February 17, 1940 and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1984.
Surviving are her children Donna Finnegan (Richard) of Imler, Roy Berkhimer (Diana) of Blue Knob and Sheryl Osborn (Michael) of Huntingdon, daughter-in-law Peggy Berkhimer of Blue Knob, 11 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 20 great great grandchildren and 3 great great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons Edward and Richard Berkhimer and daughter-in-law Sally Berkhimer.
Tubby lived on the family farm in Blue Knob for over 80 years. She was a member of the Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, the Blue Knob Fire Company Ladies Auxillary, Greenfield Democratic Club and a devoted volunteer quilter at Homewood at Martinsburg for many years. Through the years she enjoyed quilting, cake decorating and crocheting afghans, dolls, ornaments and doilies. Her greatest love, however, was raising her family and spending time with her beloved children and grandchildren.
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Tammy Weyandt and Holly Fink, Tubby’s personal caregivers and friends, as well as the wonderful people at Windber Hospice.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, a private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, c/o Louise Smith, 423 Sarah Dr. Portage, PA 15946.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Edna "Tubby" E. Berkhimer, please visit our floral store.