Pennsauken resident and long time school district employee Bernadette “Bernie” Bierbach (nee Loomis) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 11 at the age of 56.

Bernie was the beloved wife of Carl R. Bierbach Jr.; devoted mother of Becky (Jeff) Zola and Carl R. Bierbach III; dear sister of Edward (Kathy) Loomis, Thomas (Mary) Loomis and Kenneth (Kimberly) Loomis; loving daughter in law of Suzanne Bierbach; cherished sister in law of Glenn (Linda) Bierbach and Dave Bierbach. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Bernie was a long time teacher’s assistant with the Pennsauken School District and a past President of the Pennsauken Teacher’s Support Staff Association. She was passionate about working with the special needs children and was truly adored by all who came into her presence. She had a beautiful smile that would light up a room. She will be forever remembered by her loving ways and how she truly lived her life to the fullest.