Edmiston

On Thursday evening, a beautiful spirit left this earth, just three weeks short of her 99th birthday. Bernice “Bernie” Edmiston of Parker Personal Care Home, a resident for the past three years, and formerly of Williamsburg, Blair County, passed away shortly after arrival at Clarion Hospital of natural causes.

Born in Hepburnia, Pa., on March 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Seymour and Orpha Cleaver Kester.

She was the widow of Fredrick Edmiston, who passed away on June 13, 1999.

After high school, Bernie graduated from the State School of Cosmetology in Williamsport. She had employment in both the Clearfield and Lock Haven areas.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Williamsport. She was gifted with a beautiful soprano voice and sang in the church choir for 39 years.

Bernie enjoyed walking in any community where she lived, golfing, needlework, singing and Pirates baseball. She was extremely devoted to her family as well.

Surviving are her children, Dr. William F. Edmiston (John Duffy) of Philadelphia, Leann (Bob) Trimbur of West Sunbury and Larry K. Edmiston of Williamsburg; her grandchildren, Leslie Trimbur Fallen, Adam Trimbur, Sierra Umbower and Justin Edmiston; and her great-grandchildren, Katie Fallen, Derek Montgomery, Camryn and Corbin Fallen, Xander Umbower, Elijah and Mila Edmiston, and Marissa Trimbur.

EDMISTON — Friends of Bernice “Bernie” Edmiston, who died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire, where funeral and committal services will follow at 3 p.m., with Pastor Chuck Cline officiating.

Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, Bernie suggested memorials to the American Heart Association, or the DAV — Disabled American Veterans.

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