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Bernice Fields
1936 - 2025
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1936
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2025
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Bernice Fields Obituary
December 10, 1936 - September 24, 2025
Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania - Bernice A. Fields, 88, of Warriors Mark passed away September 24, 2025 at Penn Highlands Tyrone. She was born December 10, 1936 in Port Matilda, the daughter of Frank D. and Vesta F. (Flick) Dixson. She was twice married, first to David O. Gardner who died in December 1996 and then to Glenn W. Fields who died in July 2008.
She is survived by sons David and wife Vanessa Gardner of Tyrone, Brian and wife Mary Gardner of Tyrone, and Dennis and wife Theresa Fields of Warriors Mark; grandchildren Jennifer Vance, Kimberly Gardner, DeNeige Gardner and James Dale Gardner; step grandchildren Debra Sagastume and James Weaver; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by brothers Melvin and Raymond Dixson, sisters June Fultz, Dewella Williams, Beulah Dixson, and son James Dale Gardner.
She attended Port Matilda High School. She was employed by Jostin's Printing and then by Gardner's Candies from which she retired. She was a member of the Warriors Mark Methodist Church. She enjoyed bluegrass music and gardening and was the best mom and cook ever.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 29, at 1 p.m. at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, 3784 Warriors Mark Path, Warriors Mark with Pastor Ron Baker officiating. Interment to follow in Burket Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions in Bernice's name may be made to the Warriors Mark Methodist Church, P.O. Box 134, Warriors Mark, PA 16877.
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