Jean vandenHengel (Nee Bergh), 93, of West Grove, died Friday, June 12, attended by her family at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community. She was the wife of George John vandenHengel Sr., who died in 2005, and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Jeannette Johnson and Dr. Charles J. Bergh.
She was a kindergarten teacher at Greentree and Sugartown Schools for 40 years, retiring in 1980.
Jean grew up in Oakmont , Haverford Township. After graduating from Haverford High School, Jean went on to the University of Minnesota, to study music. With her beautiful soprano voice, Jean sang with Demitri Metropolis and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. She was a 45-year member of the choir of Good Samaritan Church in Paoli.
She is survived by six children, Karen (Chip), Jack (Marilyn), Eric (Joanne), Peter (Debra), Bart (Kim) and Scott (Jodie).
Predeceased by sister, Margaret and brother, Jack.
Her Memorial service was Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 W. Lancaster Ave. in Paoli. Interment was in the Church Memorial garden.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home in West Grove.
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