Bernadette Sechler of Lansdale, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2026, at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving husband Thomas, Lansdale, Pa., and her children and their families: Michelle (husband Daniel, grandson Colby, 11), North Wales, Pa.; David (wife Marissa), Doylestown, Pa.; Jeanette (husband Eric, granddaughter Neva, 12, grandson Leif, 11), Johnson, Vt.; Mara (dog Woody), North Wales, Pa.; as well as her sisters Geraldine and Nancee and their respective families.
Born June 9, 1951, to John and Catherine Buck, Bernadette grew up in Glenside, Pa., and met Thomas of neighboring Norristown, Pa. Married in 1974, Bernadette and Thomas spent 51 loving years together, residing in the Lansdale, Pa. area.
Bernadette is known for her giving nature and creativity. She loved music, dancing, traveling, and celebrating life. She cherished being with her family. During summer, she most enjoyed playing board games with her husband beneath the oak tree.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bernadette’s Funeral Mass on February 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, Pa. 19446, where her family will receive friends, from 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM, at the church prior to Mass. Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Norristown, following Mass.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and especially our Dear Loving and Beautiful Bernadette. We will miss you so but know that you are definitely God’s number one Angel in heaven. Our memories of you will always be close to our hearts. God Bless you. Luv, Rich and Bernadette
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time, sending lots of love from Florida. Love, Matt, Susan, Catie, Julia and Madalyn
On behalf of the Bishop McDevitt community, we offer our condolences to Bernadette’s family and friends. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her. Rest in Peace Lancer. 💛🤍