Donna Bernhard

1945 - 2017

Donna J. (Johnson) Bernhard, 71, of Gilbertsville, wife of George K. Bernhard for 54 years, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at home and surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Kathryn W. (Watson) Johnson, Sr. She earned her LPN at the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Norristown, PA in 1984 and went on to earn her RN from Montgomery County Community College in 1988. She worked for both Sacred Heart Hospital and Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown for 35 years. She was a member of the PASNAP nurses’ union, where she served on the political action committee, a member of the Sellersville American Legion, the Delaware Valley chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club and the National Street Rod Association. She was also a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Barto. In her spare time, Donna enjoyed going to car shows, traveling, her most recent adventures being Cuba and Ireland, and participating in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, as balloon handler. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, John C. Bernhard and wife, Elizabeth of Mertztown, Daniel J. Bernhard of Gilbertsville and D. Jeanne Bernhard of Gilbertsville; her grandchildren, Jacob, Rebecca, Lindsay, Allison, and Ryan; her 4 grand cats; her great-grandchildren Camber Olivia and Peyton Anne; and her beloved rescue dog, Sparky. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Barto, PA 19504 with Rev. Matthew Ollikainen officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, prior to the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington Street, East Greenville, PA 18041. Offer sympathy to the family on our website at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com. Donna’s wish was for everyone able, to bring their antique car or hot rod to her service. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Ocular Melanoma Foundation, 1717 K St. NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006 or http://ocularmelanoma.org/donnabernhard.