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Bernadette Conerty Obituary
A lifelong resident of Chicora, Bernie was a daughter of the late Henry Thomas Conerty and Bessie Elizabeth Forquer Conerty.
Bernie was a graduate of Karns City High School and the Pittsburgh Floral Academy.
She was the first secretary/bookkeeper of the Butler County Visiting Nurses Association, and she was the owner and operator of Killarney Creations - Flowers for all Occasions.
Bernie was a member at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Sugarcreek and St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cabot. In 1981, Bernie researched and wrote the book that commemorated the 175th anniversary of St. Patrick Church, the first Catholic church in Western Pennsylvania.
A gal with a great personality, Bernie loved helping people and often donated flowers to the chapel at the Butler VA Medical Center.
The youngest of eight siblings, Bernie is survived by nieces and nephews, Judith and Tracy Crawford; Susie and Tom Storm; Paula, Cindy and Kevin Conerty; Russ and Greg Welker; Kathy, Linda, Suzi and Clay King; and Kathy, Virginia and Vince Conerty Jr. She is also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews.
In addition to her parents, Bernie was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Storm, Regis Conerty, Patrick Conerty, Margaret Welker, Alice King, Vince Conerty Sr. and Pauline Crawford.
CONERTY - Friends of Bernadette Louise Conerty, who died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot, with the Rev. James Kurtz, OFM Cap., officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery, Sugarcreek.
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George Colvin
February 4, 2026
Bernie, You were Always the Greatest. Kind Words For All, Full of Laughter and a Very Contagious Smile ! I will never, ever forget you and I want to Thank You for All The Wonderful Memories. I will deeply miss you Bernie and I will Love You Always. Rest In Peace and Keep an Eye Out for that Big Ten Point Buck with the Flowers Around His Neck. Until we meet again, George
Carol Rodgers
February 3, 2026
I met Bernie at Suger Creek PC in Worthington where my mom was as well. I enjoyed talking to her as my parents grew up in the Fenelton/Chicora area and knew some of the same people. I missed that after she moved. My thoughts and prayers to you all
Donna Mellish-Baccanti
January 30, 2026
So many great and happy memories of Bernie Conerty through all of the years growing up. She was a good friend to our mom, Ruth Mellish. Always clever and funny, + had an infectious giggle. Always remember her sitting a couple rows behind us at church at St. Patrick's. Never a hair out of place. Always dressed to the nines. Always driving a nice car. Taught us at catechism. Made beautiful floral arrangements. She was a fixture in our neighborhood. May she rest in peace. She will not be forgotten.
Nancy McAnallen Hugh.
January 30, 2026
Bernie was my Mother´s cousin. We have many wonderful memories visiting her and Aunt Bessie´s family at their farm. Bernie was always a joy to visit. May she rest in peace.
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KIM POLLARD in Sebring, Florida
January 30, 2026
I am so sorry to hear the news of Aunt Bernie. I thought the world of her.
We will miss her tremendously. We never stop missing the person we love.
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