Bruce Hammerle

Bruce R. Hammerle, 87, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home.

Born May 20, 1938, in Beaver Falls, Pa to the late Louis J. Hammerle and Pearle J. Leiper Hammerle.

He proudly served in the United States Army before beginning a long and dedicated career with the United States Post Office, where he worked from April 2, 1960, until his retirement on January 3, 1995. Bruce especially enjoyed delivering mail throughout the College Hill and Morado areas, where he became a familiar and friendly presence to many in the community.

Following his retirement, he continued working by delivering airfreight for Skyline Motors from January 1995 until August 2002. Bruce also devoted more than 20 years to delivering Meals on Wheels, finding great joy in helping others and visiting residents in local nursing homes. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time on the golf course, a pastime that brought him much happiness. He was a member of the Steffin Hill Presbyterian Church, where his mother and father were married.

Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Rita Biega Hammerle; son, J. Bruce (Kelly) Hammerle; daughter, Debra (Dr. Clay) Triplehorn; grandchildren, Jared (Nicole) Triplehorn, Allison (Micah) Harvey, Dr. Nathan Hammerle and MiKayla (Jake) Lerandeau; and great granddaughter, Ava Grace Triplehorn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

There will be a visitation on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 11am until the time of service at 1pm at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC. 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Private interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery.