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Bernice Twichell Obituary
(Mensch)
Wellsville, NY: Bernice L. [Mensch] Twichell, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center in Wellsville, NY. Bernice was born on May 9, 1931 to the late James and Mildred [Kester] Millard in Bloomsburg, PA.
Bernice grew up in the Bloomsburg, PA area with her two sisters, Mary Millard and Jean [Elmer] Hartzell, along with her favorite Aunt, Martha [Kester] Hower, all of whom have preceded her in death. Bernice met and married Harmon [Bill] Mensch, Jr., also from the Bloomsburg area, in 1950. Together they raised their children, moving from Bloomsburg, PA to the Rochester, NY and then to the Conesus, NY area until Harmon's death in 1975.
After Harmon's death Bernice met and married Lawrence A. Twichell moving to Friendship, NY where they spent the next 20 years until Lawrence's death in 1997. Bernice continued to reside in Friendship, NY until her move to the Wellsville Manor Care Center in 2009.
In her later years, Bernice enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, tending to her her pet birds and dogs. She also liked to draw and paint. She enjoyed creating oil, watercolor and colored pencil paintings and drawings in her spare time. Her art was awarded and featured in showings around Allegany County.
Bernice is survived by four of her children, Harmon W. Mensch III of Seagrove, NC, Carol [James] McAlpine of Rochester, NY, James [Jason] Mensch of Wellsville, NY and Mary La Belle of Friendship, NY. Her son, Rodney Mensch preceded her in death in 1961. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Gary [Katie] O'Donnell, James La Belle, Jessica [Duke] Kemp, Jeanean Hiller [David] Alvarez, Jennifer Hiller [Randy] Edwards, Clair J [Autumn] Hiller, Jessica Hiller [Kenneth] Hornung, along with 6 great grandchildren: Thomas, Michael, Caleb, Ayden, Courtney, Kaleb, and several nieces and nephews.
At Bernice's request, there will be no public visitation or funeral. Burial will be in the Millville Pennsylvania Cemetery. There will be a celebration of her life held at a later date. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernice Twichell
Steven Twichell
January 14, 2014
Aunt Bernie,I will miss you.Thought of you often.Rest in peace.
American Heart Association
January 12, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Jessica Kemp
January 12, 2014
Grandma,
I'm going to miss you dearly ! I know it's been a rough couple years on you and know you aren't in pain anymore ! These last couple days have been rough on me. remembering all the wonderful times we've had together. The memories flow like a book. I remember your angel collection ?? I have obtained the love for angels from you. Now you are my angel :)You will always have a special place in my heart grandma. Every memory I've had as a child begins and ends with you. I'm sorry I didn't make it to see you as much as I should have. May you rest in peace. I will see you again someday in heaven. I love you very much !!
Love your granddaughter, Jessica
Mary LaBelle
January 12, 2014
Mother,though we had good times and some bad times,I will always remember the good times.You are in my heart forever.I love you mother,I will see you in heaven. Love your daughter, Mary
Carol McAlpine
January 12, 2014
Mom - May you be at peace now. No more pain, no more sorrow. Here's a candle to help you light your way... to those loved ones that have passed before you. Love - Carol
January 10, 2014
You were like a second Mom to me for many years and gave me many happy memories. I will always smile when I think of you and those times. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life.
Lisa (Fischer) Jarosinski
January 9, 2014
I will always love and miss you mother. You will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved you. 'Til we meet again, rest in peace. Your loving son, Harmon "Bill"
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