Berta Underwood
Berta Underwood, age 89, of Oxford, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of William H. Underwood, Sr, who passed away in 2012, and with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Born in Vilshofen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hedwig Soldner Schwoegler.
She was the head cook at the New Garden Elementary School, retiring in 1990 after 28 years of service.
Berta enjoyed traveling, gardening, especially the beauty of flowers, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by three sons, William H. Underwood, Jr. and his wife Charlene of West Chester, PA, Donald H. Underwood and his wife Nancy of Waco, TX, and Mark A. Underwood and his wife Barbara of West Grove, PA; two daughters, Judith Lichtenwalner and her husband George of Richland, PA and Joyce Jackson of Nottingham, PA; one brother, Otto Schwoegler of Wilmington, DE; one sister, Annamarie Widemann of Wilmington, DE; eleven grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren.
A Graveside service will be held privately at a later date.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.
