B. Arlene (Bertolet) Ibach, age 94, wife of the late Clyde Richard Ibach of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Columbia Cottage, Collegeville. Born in Royersford, she was a daughter of the late Catherine Alverta (Bechtel) and Clarence Lloyd Bertolet.
Arlene collected nutcrackers and with her husband, enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and completing daily crossword puzzles. She had immense love for her family, which was frequently displayed through her cooking and baking, as she was always preparing meals for everyone.
She loved playing cards and was part of card clubs. Most importantly, Arlene cherished family game nights, often inviting family and friends over to play cards or Yahtzee. Even as she was getting older, regardless of which team was up, Arlene had a tendency to call out answers and became a member of everyone's team.
Arlene is survived by four daughters: Deborah, wife of the late John Dolenti, Susan Nyce, Sherry Ibach, and Barbara, wife of Christopher Mason; ten grandchildren: Amy Scheirer, Rachel Isanski, Douglas Dolenti, Christina Seminara, Nicole Dolenti, Joseph Nyce, Kyle Nyce, Kevin Nyce, Ian Mason, and Connor Mason; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister: Sandra Plumley. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Cathy, wife of David Isanski; grandson: Brian Isanski; and sister: Janet Runyan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford. Interment will follow in the Limerick Garden of Memories. Friends will be received from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Arlene's name to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, CHKD Philanthropy Office, PO Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501-2156, https://www.chkd.org/support-us/donate/.
Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.