Bernard George Conley
December 3, 1941 - July 20, 2024 (Age 82)
Bernard “Bernie” George Conley, 82, husband of the late Jane A. (Petrick) Conley, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024 at his residence.
Born in Lilly, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth Lewis and Gertrude Regina (Rainey) Conley.
Bernard was an English teacher for 30 years at Pottsgrove Middle School. In his spare time, he was an avid golfer, hunter, bowler and enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley. A devout Catholic, Bernard was a member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown.
Surviving are his sons Clayton Lewis Conley and Robert Earl Conley, husband of Denise; grandchildren Jacqueline Brusch, wife of Nicholas, Kaitlyn Helbert, wife of Leif, Allison Conley, fiancée of Jim Donovan, Madeline Conley, Nicole, Lisa, and Michelle Conley; Great-grandchildren Isla and Emme Helbert; Brother Thomas Conley, husband of Jerry, sister, Kathy Raub; and his companion Gayle S. Moyer.
Along with his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Christine Regina Conley, and sister, Sara (Sally) Puzio.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday July 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 – 10:45 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernard’s memory to St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512.
