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1936
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2016
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Bernice Nicholson Obituary
Bernice was born July 22, 1936, in Calvin, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Dix and Dale (Chapman) Groves.
She married her late husband, Grover Kramer, on June 22, 1958. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1994. They were married 36 years. On July 24, 1999, she married Harry V. Nicholson, who also preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2012. They were married 13 years.
She was a member of the First Church of God in Punxsutawney and the Red Hat Society.
Bernice adored her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved fishing, vacations to Treasure Lake, cooking, Bingo and shopping trips with her girls. She also loved living at Graystone Apartments.
She is survived by her son, Doug Kramer and friend Sherry Malovich of Rossiter; three daughters, Debbie Nicholson and husband Gary, Pam Bantly and husband Dave and Patty Wasicki and husband Greg "Pete," all of Punxsutawney; a step-daughter, Greta Helsel and husband Brian of Indiana; eight beloved grandchildren, Jessica Fairbanks, Jodi Orf and husband Ken, Charlie and Chad Rumgay, Brittany Kramer and fiancé Brett Piper, Marisa Kramer and Ian Helzel; four beloved great-grandchildren, Alyssa Fairbanks and Madison, Gage and Bently Orf; two sisters, Icie Jones of Marietta, Ohio, and Rosie Eng of Jupiter, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her late husbands, Grover and Harry, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Groves; and a son-in-law, Bob Rumgay.
All arrangements are private for family.
Please make donations in Mrs. Nicholson's name to the First Church of God.
Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com.
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February 16, 2016
Pam, Deb, Doug and Patty,
My deepest sympathy to you all at this time of loss. Your mother was such a lovely person, so kind and sweet! I felt like part of the family during my childhood. A lot of great memories growing up. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and take care.
-Cindy Acre
Karen Murphy-Enterline
February 15, 2016
Pam.So sorry for your loss.my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
February 15, 2016
Such a beautiful person and family!
DR and Janet Farmery
February 14, 2016
Doug and family...so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Nancy Smith
February 13, 2016
We wanted to extend our condolences to all the family. So very sorry for your loss - Bernie was a great lady and friend. She will be greatly missed.
February 13, 2016
Your Mom was a true lady. There aren't many around. You all have our deepest sympathies.
Tom and Helen Johnston
February 12, 2016
To Bernice's family,
I am so glad I got to know Bernice and loved when I ran into her somewhere or she was at Patty's in the store. She always had a smile and a kind word to say. When I think of her, I always picture how beautiful she looked in her red coat...red was her color! You are a blessed family to have loved and been loved by such a special person. Praying for God to touch your hurting hearts and carry you through this difficult time. Heaven's gain is our loss.
Pam Smorey
john kemmerer
February 12, 2016
( Patty) Sorry to hear about your mother may she rest in peace.
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