Bertha I. Kemble

March 4, 1929 - March 23, 2021

Bertha I. Kemble “Bert” (nee: Hasson), age 92, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2021 at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Edward Hasson and Ida Kreutzburg and enjoyed being a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. She was a retiree of the School District of Philadelphia, where she worked at Furness High School. Bertha was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind beautiful memories in hundreds of photo frames. She shared with them her fondness for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mummers, sunflower seeds, collecting knick-knacks and taking walks in her neighborhood. Loving wife of the late Edward Kemble, Sr. Beloved mother of Lorraine Rogers, Edward (Cassy) Kemble, Jr., Maureen Sanchirico, Robert (Terry) Kemble, and Kathleen (John) Lyon. Devoted Grandmom/Mom Mom to 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a great niece. Dearest sister of the late Elizabeth Crossin and aunt of the late Betsy Laste. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday from 8:30-10 AM at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Streets). Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Inurnment will follow at Fernwood Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or National Stuttering Association (NSA), 3285-B Richmond Avenue #119, Staten Island, NY 10312. The family would like to give an extra thank you to the staff at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park for their special care.