Bernadine L. Josephs

Bernadine L. Josephs, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg.

Born Sept. 13, 1923, in Jones-town, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Albert I. and Pauline Miller Ruhl.

Bernadine was a beautician who had her own business at her home. She was a retail clerk at John Wanamaker Department Store for 10 years, provided child care for Hotel Hershey and Hershey Motor Lodge for 15 years, participated with AARP Chorus in Lower Paxton, enjoyed landscaping and gardening around her home, was an excellent cook and homemaker, and cherished many friendships she developed through her work and social activities. Her front porch was a popular gathering spot in her neighborhood for all her neighbors.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John L. Josephs; her brothers, Mark Ruhl and Albert L. Ruhl; and her sister, Carolyn Shay.

She is survived by her sons, Steven R. Josephs of Mechanicsburg and John R. Margarita Josephs of Vienna, Va.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Bethany Village for the exceptional care they gave to Bernadine.

JOSEPHS — A visitation for Bernadine L. Josephs, who died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday with her funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg. Interment will be at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Kindred Hospice, 2660 Trindle Rd., Suite 204, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Those wishing to share memories with the family, or condolences, are invited to visit JesseGeigleFuneralHome.com.