Bernadine Stephens

Bernadine R. “Bernie” Stephens, 95, of Rimersburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2021, at Country Springs in Sligo, where she resided for the past six years.

She was born on April 2, 1926, in Madison Township, Armstrong County, and was a daughter of the late Albert H. and Anna L. Lorenze Cravenor.

Bernie was a 1945 graduate of Kittanning High School.

She married Patrick R. Stephens on Aug. 15, 1945, who preceded her in death.

Bernie owned and operated the former Stephens Grocery Store on Lawsonham Street in Rimersburg. She also worked at the post office in Rimersburg for numerous years.

Bernie was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church and Rosary Society in Rimersburg. She was also a member of the Lioness Club of Rimersburg.

Bernie enjoyed participating in all of the activities at Country Springs, especially bingo. In her earlier years, Bernie loved to square dance with her husband, and go on cruises.

She is survived by her children, Penelope “Penny” Coradi and her husband, Bill, of Rimersburg, Michael Stephens and his wife, Fran, of Washington, Pa., and Mary Ann Fye of Pensacola, Fla.; five grandchildren, Bill Coradi and his wife, Nicole, Patrick Coradi and his wife, Amanda, Aaron Stephens and his wife, Teri, Ian Stephens and his wife, Kristen, and Corey Fye; and 11 great-grandchildren, Rainha Stephens, Chandler Brill, Astrid Stephens, Orion Stephens, DJ Shaffer, Caidence Stephens, Leo Coradi, Mya Coradi, Luke Coradi, Owen Coradi and Mason Coradi.

Bernie is also survived by her sister, Jean Smith of Rimersburg; and a son-in-law, Randy Fye of Alabama.

In addition to her parents and husband, Bernie was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Gretchen Coradi.

STEPHENS — Family and friends of Bernadine R. “Bernie” Stephens, who died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Burns Funeral Home & Crematorium, Rimersburg.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Richard Catholic Church in Rimersburg, with the Rev. Guillermo Diaz presiding.

Interment will follow in the St. Eusebius Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.