James C. “Nemo” Bernard, 93, of East Brady died Thursday at the Sugarcreek Rest Home, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.

Born Feb. 28, 1919, in Bradys Bend, Jim was the son of Cornelius McBride and Margaret Bernard.

A 1936 East Brady High School graduate, he was employed by the former RexHide in East Brady for 36 years. He also worked for PPG for six years.

On Feb. 16, 1968, Jim married Mildred L. (McCanna) Snow. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2002.

A U.S. Army veteran, Jim served as a Technician 5th Grade with the 552nd Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company Tank in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the American Legion Post 488, Bradys Bend.

Jim was a member of the East Brady Baptist Church.

Jim was also a member of the former East Brady Quarterback Club and the Karns City Quarterback Club, and he enjoyed hunting.

Surviving is one stepdaughter, Sally L. Snow of East Brady; two stepsons, Kenneth L. and his wife, Deborah, Snow of North Washington and Kevin L. and his wife, Tracy, Snow of East Brady; and one stepson-in-law, James F. Unger of East Brady. Jim also is survived by four stepgrandchildren, Michael Unger of Butler, Emily Snow of North Washington, Brittany Snow of East Brady and Patrick Snow of East Brady.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred L. Bernard; one brother, John Bernard; and one stepdaughter, Sandy Unger.

BERNARD — Friends of James C. “Nemo” Bernard, who died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Charles Buechele Funeral Home, 105 4th St., East Brady, where an American Legion Service will be conducted at 6 p.m.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Hillwig of the East Brady Baptist Church officiating.Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bradys Bend, where military honors will be given.In lieu of flowers, the family asks the donations be made to the East Brady Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.