Alberta "Bert" E. (Schoffstall) Leitzel, 87, of Dallastown, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 18. She was the beloved wife of the late Glenn H. Leitzel.

Mrs. Leitzel was born in Dauphin County on July 11, 1934 and was the daughter of the late John A. and Lillie (Willier) Schoffstall.

Bert was a graduate of Hubley High School and the Empire Beauty School. She was the owner and operator of Bert's Beauty Bar for more than 47 years. She was a longtime member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Dallastown, and was very active with the Women's Kitchen Program.

She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Firestone and Glenda Stewart; grandson, Ryan Leitzel; granddaughter, Amanda Firestone; great grandson, Dylan Stewart; daughter in law, Joleen Leitzel; brother, Charles Schoffstall, and her sister, Sara Jane Jury.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Leitzel; sisters, Hannah Shiffer, Eva Wiest, Edna Lubold; brothers, John Schoffstall, Jr., Stanley Schoffstall and Albert Schoffstall.

A funeral service to honor Bert's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 26 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 109 East Main St., Dallastown with the Rev. Stephany Sechrist officiating. A viewing will be held at the church on Sunday and will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until the start of the service. Burial in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church at the address above.