Bernice B. Mease

Bernice B. (Peffley) Mease, 94 years old, passed away on July 18, 2026, at the Myerstown Nursing and Rehab Center. Bernice was the daughter of Mildred Mae (Mease) Peffley and Harvey A. Peffley of Lebanon, PA. She was born on September 19, 1931, in Lebanon, PA and resided in West Lebanon Township with her parents. She was married to the late James C. Mease of Lebanon, PA for 50 years. Bernice is survived by two daughters: Brenda L. (Mease) Milovich (married to Edwin Milovich) of Lebanon and Melanie A. (Mease) Himmelberger (married to Timothy Himmelberger) of Lebanon; two grandchildren: Faith E. (Himmelberger) Williams (married to Jason Williams) of Lebanon and Joshua A. Himmelberger of Lebanon; and three great-grandchildren; Luke Williams of Lebanon, Jack Williams of Lebanon, and Mark Williams of Lebanon. Bernice was a member of the former St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in West Lebanon Township. Bernice was a 1949 graduate of Lebanon Senior High School where she played clarinet in the high school band and a member of the girls’ basketball team. Her life’s passion was music, and she played the piano and organ. She was church organist at Kochenderfer’s United Methodist Church for over 61 years. Bernice was also the West Lebanon Township Secretary for 29 years. She retired from Foodland Grocery Store in Lebanon where she worked in the office. In her early years, she was employed at Harpel’s Photography in Lebanon. Bernice and her husband enjoyed traveling on bus trips throughout the United States with many friends and attending many Dinner Theaters. They both enjoyed music especially gospel and country music concerts. They enjoyed spending time with many church friends and going out to dinner. Bernice also enjoyed her monthly card club. She resided in her home at The Aspens Community in Lebanon. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St. Annville, PA 17003. Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM on Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Grand View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kochenderfer’s UMC, 1105 Kochenderfer Road, Lebanon, PA 17046; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Amedisys Hospice Care, 2708 Commerce Drive, Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA 17110, in her memory.

Bernice B. Mease

September 19, 1931 - July 18, 2026