Rosemarie M. Bear, 86, of New Tripoli, died Oct. 8, 2023, in her home.

She was the wife of the late Stewart E. Bear.

Born May 29, 1937, in Parryville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ardella (Brown) Stuckley.

A residential cleaner for many years before retiring, she also managed her family’s farm in Weisenberg Township.

She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Ziegels Union Church, Breinigsville, and the Claussville Garden Club.

Her survivors include children Raymond E. Bear (Delores) of Missouri, Randy E. Bear at home, Robin C. Dillman (David) of Quakertown; sisters Derue Kistler (Charles) of Mahoning Valley, Linda Ahner (Robert) of Summit Hill; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Ziegels Union Cemetery, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, with the Rev. Dr. Larry D. Pickens officiating.

Family and friends may pay their respects 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.