Bernadine E Bennett

Bernadine Bennett, 95, formally of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Capri Gardens, Lewis Center, OH.  She was born in Commodore, PA on April 14, 1927, to the late Byron C. and Eva (Gibson) Emert. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Richard E. Bennett in 2015 and a daughter Bonnie K. Peters in 2021. 

Bernadine was a loving mother, and is survived by two children, Nadine (John) Raffensberger, Brooksville, FL, and Richard (Lynn) Bennett, Dublin, OH; three grandchildren Troy Raffensberger, Emrys Bennett and Brogan Peters; and three great-grandchildren.

Bernadine was a member of the Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church. 

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. 

Memorial contributions may be made to a no-kill animal shelter of the donor’s choice. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc.

Online tributes can be made at www.shumakerfh.com

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