Edward Berger Obituary Edward L. Berger, cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 20, 1933, in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Edna (Horn) Berger. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy C. (Barnett) Berger, and his sisters, Doris (Berger) Kramer and Marjorie (Berger) Rogers. A graduate of Bethlehem High School, Ed honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he built a career as a draftsman for Air Products. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 31 in Freemansburg, the MORA Club of Bethlehem, the Northeast Wanderers, and the Lehigh Southside Boosters. Ed enjoyed bowling, watching old movies, and going to the casino. He was an avid reader of books and the daily newspaper. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his family. His presence was a source of stability and joy for his loved ones. A man of faith, Ed was a lifetime member of the former Trinity UCC in Freemansburg and, more recently, a member of St. Thomas UCC in Bethlehem. His legacy continues through his children, Cynthia Jenkins and her husband David, Phyllis Santo and her husband Robert, Jill OConnor and her husband Chuck, and son Edward James Berger and his wife Carrie; his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jenkins) Dodge and her husband Emerson, Jonathan Jenkins and his wife Elizabeth, and Matthew Jenkins and his wife Rebekah, Angela Santo and her husband Craig McCann, Kelly (Santo) Ibach and her husband Donald, Christopher Santo and his wife Moira, Rachel and Brian OConnor, Jack and Nicholas Berger, and great-grandchildren Zachary McCann, Daisy Ibach, and a great grandson on the way. Services: A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 1:30 P.M. until time of the service. Burial will follow at Freemansburg Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Lukes Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. The family would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the hospice staff for the love and care they provided to Ed. Services Viewing Friday November 15, 2024 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Funeral Service Friday November 15, 2024 2:30 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA