Andrea Paige Bausher-Grybosky

Andrea Paige Bausher-Grybosky, 13, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at Penn State Health-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Bern Township, Andrea was the daughter of Lawrence G. Grybosky and Samantha A. Bausher-Grybosky. She was a 7th grade student at Wilson Southern Middle School and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in West Lawn. 

Andrea was a swimmer, water polo player, enjoyed tennis, and recently started taekwondo. She played the flute and viola, and was in chorus at Wilson Southern Middle School. Andrea was very artistic and crafty, making numerous intricate doll houses from scratch for her younger sister. She was a lover of animals, with her cat Cinnamon being her pride and joy. She volunteered at PetSmart in Wyomissing for One By One Cat Rescue.

In addition to her parents Andrea is survived by her siblings Zachary L. Bausher-Grybosky; Elliot D. Bausher-Grybosky and Tabitha R. Bausher-Grybosky. Andrea is also survived by her maternal grandmother Sandra S. (Stamm) Bausher wife of the late LaVerne C. Bausher of Lower Heidelberg Township; paternal grandparents Allan J. and Virginia A. (Pisula) Grybosky of Emeigh, Pennsylvania; Uncle Chris Bausher husband of Lisa Bausher of Orlando, Florida; Aunt Gretchen Coonrad wife of Russ Coonrad of Chicago; Uncle Andy Bausher husband of Amanda Bausher of Orlando, Florida; Uncle Charlie Grybosky husband of Jennifer Grybosky of Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Aunt Theresa Valenzuela wife of Gabriel Valenzuela of Sequim, Washington and numerous cousins.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at Advent Lutheran Church 16 Telford Ave. West Lawn, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm. The family asks that everyone wear something pink at the Celebration of Life to honor Andrea. Reverend Thomas Irwin, Jr. will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Charles Evans Cemetery. Guests are invited to pay their respects to Andrea on Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm at Advent Lutheran Church. 

A special thanks to the wonderful team of nurses and doctors and support staff at the Penn State Children’s Hospital PICU for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to One By One Cat Rescue, 1by1catrescue.org or the Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 in memory of Andrea Paige Bausher-Grybosky. Bean Funeral Home 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com