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Bernadine Anderson Obituary

Bernadine E. Anderson, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend

ALLEGANY --- Bernadine E. Anderson, of Allegany, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 30, 2024 at home.

Bernadine was born in Olean on May 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna M. Ruby Gergel.

Bernadine was a graduate of Olean High School, class of 1961. She worked for Dresser-Rand for 31 years, retiring in 2002. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Church, very proud of her catholic faith.

Bernadine is survived by her daughters, Colleen (Stephen) Davis of Allegany and Kristen (Steven) Morpus of Delaware; her seven grandchildren; siblings, Thomas (Pauline) Gergel, Patricia Milchuck, Cynthia (Duane) Karl, Marc (Winifred) Gergel, and Cheryl (Barry) King; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Anna; her sisters, Gloria, Constance and Gail Gergel.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10 am, at St. John's Catholic Church, 931 N. Union St. Olean. Burial to follow at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, inc. 1303 E. State, Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Oct. 3, 2024.

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KMA

October 6, 2024

You will forever be in my heart. I always loved you. I know you are finally at peace . KMA

Linda Artlip McDonald

October 4, 2024

So sorry to hear you´re passing my post and prayers to your family

Sally Ann Kolasinski

October 3, 2024

So sorry to learn of Bernie's passing. She was a very special lady and such a beautiful and sweet bright light. She will be missed. RIP sweet cousin.

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. John's Catholic Church (N. Union Street, Olean)

931 N. Union, Olean, NY 14760

Oct

7

Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Bonaventure Cemetery of Allegany

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1303 E State St, Olean, NY 14760

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