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Valerie Bernardo Obituary
Joe was born on March 5, 1964, in Lodi, N.J., the son of Joseph and Ruth (Niosi) Bernardo, who are both surviving at their home in Andover, N.J.
Joe earned his Ph.D. from Penn State in IST. He was employed at Penn State for nine years, where he was a Senior Research Engineer at the Applied Research Lab. Joe loved flying and was a member of the Psyfliers Club.
Valerie was born on January 7, 1965, in Butler, the daughter of the late John King and Peggy (Yori) King, who survives at her home in Chicora.
Valerie also attended Penn State, where she earned her master's degree in nutrition and was a Registered Dietitian for 28 years. She loved to spend time outdoors, gardening. Above all, Valerie proudly devoted her life to taking care of her family and home.
On May 18, 1986, in Rimersburg, Joe and Valerie were united in marriage. The two shared 32 blissful years of marriage together, while lovingly raising their two children.
In addition to Joe's parents and Valerie's mother, the couple is survived by their two children, Bethany and Justin Bernardo, both of State College. Also surviving are Joe's sister Karen Bernardo of New Jersey, Valerie's sister Sheryl Schmader, niece Madison, nephew Nicholas, all of California, and brother Alan King and spouse Mathew Alexander of New Mexico.
Joe and Valerie were devoted members of Park Forest Baptist Church in State College.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Park Forest Baptist Church in State College, with the Rev. Jeremy Field officiating.
Burial will immediately follow at Boalsburg Cemetery, where Joe and Valerie will be laid to rest, side by side, just as they lived.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe and Valerie's memory to: The Door Student Services, Pioneers Japan: Hiroshima Team, or Pregnancy Resource Clinic.
Arrangements are at the direction of the Wetzler Funeral Service of Bellefonte.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.
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You have my deepest sympathies. I pray in your behalf, and I look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Ps 37:29- DS
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