Orpah S. Romberger

November 30, 1919 - June 27, 2012

Click here to view the Video Tribute for Orpah. Orpah S Romberger, age 92, of 5 Romberger Lane, Valley View, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Schuylkill Medical Center- S. Jackson, Pottsville. She was born on Sunday, November 30, 1919, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Ralph and Annie Snyder Schwalm. She was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and attended business school in Harrisburg. She and her late husband founded Romberger Furniture in Nov 1949; where she remained active until the present. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. She was active in the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association and the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art. Orpah enjoyed gardening, art, nature, history, genealogy, and music. Her husband Harold C Romberger passed away in 1987. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Dr Ivan Schwalm and Dr Glenn Schwalm; and by a sister Irene Miller. She is survived by a daughter Gail L Romberger of Lindenwold, NJ; two sons Stuart A Romberger and Harold P Romberger both of Valley View; a grandson Daniel J Romberger of Valley View; three granddaughters Kelly Y Musolino, Kristie A Klinger, and Alexa D Romberger all of Valley View; three great grandchildren; a sister Ferne Furman of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews, A viewing was held from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View. Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Monday, July 2, 2012, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Duane Bardo and Rev. Carl Shankweiler officiating. Burial was made in the Church of God Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial contributions can be made to the Tri-Valley Ministerium, 900 W Main St., Valley View PA 17983 or to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.