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Rev. Dr. Pamela Kaye McQuade-Custer, 79, Berlin, died February 22, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 23, 1946 in Somerset, daughter Guy Sr. and Margaret “Theda” (Davis) McQuade. Preceded in death by parents and mother-in-law Betty Custer. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Allen; brother Guy (Susan) McQuade Jr.; nephew Dr. Casey McQuade; special “adopted” daughter Jodi (Jake) Smith and their son Logan; brothers-in-law: Larry (Pamela V.), Mark (Pam Brant), and Greg (Tracey) Custer; and father-in-law Dale Custer. She was a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary with a Dr. of Ministry and Formational Counseling Degree. She is an ordained Brethren pastor. She loved to golf, read, and local stock car racing. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Rev. Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh officiating. Interment Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Area Agency on Aging, 1338 S. Edgewood Ave., Somerset, PA 15501. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com