Carole Marie Bernard, 86, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2024, in Cornwall, Pennsylvania.
Carole was born on August 2, 1937, in Rexmont, Pennsylvania, to William Krick and Eva Perini Krick. Growing up, she found joy in roller skating at the Mt. Gretna rink. She later married her high school sweetheart, Bennet Joseph Bernard, and together they raised six children. They cherished 39 years of marriage before Ben passed away from cancer.
Carole retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike after many dedicated years of service. She loved being in the kitchen, where she delighted in creating delicious meals for her friends and family. A skilled knitter, she lovingly crafted slippers for anyone who asked. As a devout Catholic, her faith was steadfast in Jesus Christ, believing she had a home in heaven because of His sacrifice on the cross to save her.
Carole is predeceased by her parents, her husband Bennet Bernard, her husband Robert Roggenberg, her siblings John Krick and Elaine Blouch, and her grandson Ryan Bernard. She is survived by her sister Joan Cousins, and her brothers William Krick, and Steven Krick. She is also survived by her children: Bennet Bernard Jr. (Tonya), Brenda Haak, Barry Bernard (Terri), Beverly Shantz (John), Bruce Bernard (Shannon), and Bryan Bernard (Deeann). Additionally, “Nan” is survived by 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Her Funeral Mass will be held at Cornwall Manor Chapel on July 26th at 11:30 AM, with a luncheon to follow. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the service will be available.
Arrangements by Gravenor Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre of Ephrata. www.siplerfuneralhome.com
Friday, July 26, 2024
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
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