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Joan Lee Bernhardt

1935 - 2020

Joan Lee Bernhardt obituary, 1935-2020, Cornwall, PA

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1935

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2020

Joan Bernhardt Obituary

Joan Lee Bernhardt Joan Lee Bernhardt, 85 of Cornwall, PA passed away June 15, 2020. She was born January 28, 1935 in Reading, PA, the only daughter of Sam and Mary D’Agostino. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Ronald Bernhardt. Loving mother of Rain (Corey) Buck, Arianne Bernhardt, Misty (John) Conlan and Bryant Bernhardt. Cherished grandmother of Saige, Autumn, Natalie, Drake, Graham, Reid, Farah and Arman. An avid cook, Joan once owned a restaurant and later a furniture store in Ephrata, PA. She loved to paint and collect antiques. Joan and her late husband enjoyed traveling to New England where they would find antiques for their home. They loved their home and enjoyed all of the wildlife living on the property. Due to COVID Private family services will be held in Cornwall, PA. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to Friends of Cornwall Furnace where Joan volunteered (94 Rexmont Rd. Cornwall, PA 17016).

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2020.

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Jesse

June 22, 2020

Joan i can't believe you are gone since my first day at traditions I knew you were gonna be one of the people that made an impact on my job I didn't see you as just someone to take care of you were more like family to me you will be missed alot love ya Joan

Jean Fratti (Vranesic)

June 21, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

William J Fritz

June 21, 2020

My condolences to your whole family!! My Dad and I used to mow your lawn ...YEARS AGO!! You may have been at our house with your parents also. I'm so sorry for your loss...I didn't even know of your father's passing...I moved to Fort Lauderdale 6 years ago so I've lost touch. You had the BEST parents!! Can't believe where the time has gone! Please pass my condolences to the whole family! Bill Fritz

Lyn Wassner

June 19, 2020

My condolences to Joanies family. I had the privilege of knowing her for 28 years... and the privilege of doing her hair for about the last 12. I certainly will miss our wonderful conversations and her witty humor. I loved Joanie very much and my heart is broken hearing of her passing ❤

Monica Thomas

June 19, 2020

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