Bernard “Ben” H. Sarfert, Sr.
OBITUARY
Bernard “Ben” H. Sarfert, Sr. of Hershey, PA passed away, October 13, 2025. Born on May 17, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Carl A. Sarfert, Sr. and Matilda Mildred (Schattler) Sarfert and brother of the late Carl A. Sarfert, Jr., married to the late Julia A. (Dracoules) Sarfert. Ben was a graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1956, and Albright College, (Kappa Upsilon Phi) Class of 1960. Ben was married December 19, 1959, to Rosalie A. (Milbrand) Sarfert, who died December 27, 2024.
Spent his professional career in the banking industry, starting in the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, and extended employment with Wyomissing New Home Federal Savings (Reading, PA) and Harris Savings Bank, Senior Vice President Operations, (Harrisburg, PA), from which he retired. He enjoyed being involved in the Lions Club (Spring Twp., PA and Hershey, PA) , Scouting (Troop 431, West Lawn, PA), golfing, playing pinochle, and camping and fishing in PA State parks with his wife.
Surviving are his 3 sons, Bernard H. Sarfert, Jr.; Richard A. Sarfert (Amy); and Michael A. Sarfert (Geri); 5 grandchildren, Leanna Sarfert; Liesel Tolentino (Josh) and Zachery Sarfert; Callan Sarfert and Molly Sarfert; 1 great-granddaughter, Mila Basore; and brother-in-law, Wayne Milbrand (Lois) of Holland, Michigan.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday November 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, 88 Lucy Ave, in Hershey. A memorial service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hershey Lions Club Foundation, P.O. Box 243, Hershey, PA 17033.