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Carolyn Bona Obituary
Carolyn J. Bona, 48, of Whitfield passed away peacefully at The Reading Hospital & Medical Center on October 18, 2013.
Born in Hackensack, NJ, she was the loving daughter of Richard J. Bona and Mame J. (Maschal) Bona.
Carolyn graduated from Wilson High School in 1983 and was last employed by Giant Food Stores in West Lawn; prior to that she worked at Arner's Family Restaurant in Wyomissing.
Carolyn was a parishioner of West Lawn United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and choir member. She was a
volunteer for West Lawn Wednesdays and Safe Haven Lighthouse.
She was predeceased by her father, Richard J. Bona. Survivors are mother, Mame J. Bona of Whitfield; brother, Richard J. Bona Jr., husband of Dorthea R., of West Hartford, CT; nieces: Marilena M. Bona and Evangelia A. Bona, and nephew, Alexandros A. Bona.
A service will take place at West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside, Ave., Reading, PA 19609 on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.. Friends and family may call at Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, PA 19608 on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 5-7:00 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Lawn United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 15 Woodside Ave., Reading, PA 19609. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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for Carolyn Bona
Jo-Anne Shellhamer
October 21, 2013
I am so sorry I was unable to attend today's service...May your memory be forever eternal...God Bless you my childhood friend and to Rich, Dee, Marilena.....may God comfort you during this hard time...my sympathy is with you all...with much love from Jo-Anne Graham Shellhamer
Lindsey Koppenheffer
October 21, 2013
Carolyn was a wonderful and beautiful person; so full of life. I'm glad I had a chance to get to know her over the past few months. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of grief.
October 21, 2013
You will always be in our memory carolyn. It was an honor getting to know and care for you !
October 20, 2013
Mame and Rich
I first met Carolyn when I was manager at the Wilshire Pool. I continued to see her occasionally at Giant. She was always happy and friendly. She will be missed.
October 20, 2013
Carolyn was such a sweet woman. We will all miss her smiling face.
Crystal
October 20, 2013
God has given u ur wings, away from suffering Rest in Paradise Miss Carolyn! It was a pleasure taking care of you and knowing u!
October 20, 2013
Carolyn was a very special lady she will be missed very very much . Iam so glad I had the privilege of knowing her . GOD BLESS Nikki
October 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of her passing. Will miss seeing her bright smile. Joan Maguire
October 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of her passing.
October 20, 2013
+ Eternal be your memory Carolyn +
Love, Rich
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