Carla J. Bergman, 64, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

She was the wife of Lester A. Bergman Jr., with whom she celebrated a 23rd wedding anniversary in July.

Carla was born in Lebanon on April 2, 1962, a daughter of Barbara (Sobbing) Maurer, Jonestown, and the late Joseph Maurer.

Carla was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and her MBA from Lebanon Valley College.

She was a fun-loving woman who enjoyed taking cruises, especially to the Caribbean. She was a member of many local social clubs where she was known as a social butterfly with her dear friends.

Carla loved working on cars and doing home repairs and cherished spending valuable time with her grandchildren.

She volunteered with Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA, and was a huge supporter of the Humane Society and any organizations helping local veterans.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Christy, wife of Michael Chapin, and Michelle (Brenner) Desiderio, and her partner, Anthony Hornberger; step-son, Ben Bergman; grandchildren, Noah, Trinity, Alexis, and Peyton; and sister, Cathy, wife of Christopher Hitz.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Marie “Susie” Kelley.

Funeral services will be on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, with a viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17607.


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