Barbara A. Bergner

Old Forge – Barbara A. Bergner, 66, wife of Henry, of Bay Shore Drive, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.

She was born on December 5, 1959, a daughter of Donald Schug, Sr. and Norma Brennan Schug. She grew up in Utica, where she received her education, graduating from Notre Dame High School, with the Class of 1978. Barbara continued her education receiving her Bachelor of Professional Studies from SUNY College of Technology of Utica/Rome, her Masters degree in Elementary Education from the College of St. Rose in Albany, and also received her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Administration from Cambridge College in Cambridge, MA. Barbara was very proud of her investment in her educational studies and carried that expertise through the many years she worked as a teacher.

She was employed in various schools in the Utica City School System, both public and parochial. For 20 plus years she was employed with the Maynard School System in Maynard, MA, where for a majority of her career she taught in elementary education, retiring as Vice Principal.

On July 23, 1994, Barbara was united in marriage with Henry W. Bergner, Jr. at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Old Forge. She found great joy in time spent outdoors, especially going on walks. She enjoyed the companionship of all her 10 golden retrievers over many decades. Time spent with her family, nieces and nephews was what she cherished as she never passed up the opportunity to host a loving family gathering.

Besides her husband Henry, she is survived by her sister Mary Carhart (James), brother Donald T. Schug, Jr. (Patricia), brother Dr. Mark J. Schug (Kacey), and her brother-in-law Roger Williams, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her sister Anne Williams.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Crosby Blvd., Old Forge, with Rev. Thomas Kornmeyer officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Old Forge. There are no calling hours, however the family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the funeral mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, 110 Chapin Rd, Hudson, MA 01749, or to a charity of your choice.