Martha E. Gambler

Martha E. (Fenstermacher) "Marty" Gambler, 75, of Fleetwood, died Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, in her residence. Born in Kutztown, Marty was a daughter of the late George L. and Dorothy H. (Merkel) Fenstermacher.

Marty was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School, Class of 1966. She continued her education at the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, where she obtained a diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Martha was first employed as an office nurse for William O. Muehlhauser, M.D., Topton, where she worked for many years. Then worked as a staff nurse for Berks County Home - Berks Heim, and then transitioned to a staff nurse at Berks County Prison. Martha retired this year from working with several insurance companies, where she completed insurance screenings and physicals.

Marty's life revolved around her grandchildren and daughter. She loved spending time with them by attending her grandchildren's sporting events, traveling, and shopping with them all. Martha loved to buy clothing and Santa Claus merchandise.

Marty is survived by her daughter Melissa D. (Gambler), wife of Benjamin L. Bernhart, Mohrsville. Other survivors include four grandchildren: Victoria E. Bernhart, Nicollas A. Bernhart, Brenden J. Bernhart, and Utah A. Bernhart. Along with them are two brothers, Dennis G. Fenstermacher, Lyon Station, and Jeffrey L. Fenstermacher, Mertztown. And two sisters, Darlene L., wife of Mace Arndt, Lyon Station, and Beverly C., wife of Robert Sanders, Virginville. In addition to her parents, Martha was predeceased by a son, Gregory K. Gambler, who died June 14th, 2008, and a brother, G. Barry Fenstermacher, who died January 10th, 1995.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Marty's life will be held on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with the Reverend Arthur L. Hahn, officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www. ludwickfh.com.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.