Bernadette E. "Bernie" Melnic

1928 - 2022

Bernadette E. Melnic (Bernie), 93, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born March 27, 1928, in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Stella (Wasilewski) Andrukonis.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard.

Bernie retired as co-owner of Melnic's Café in Saint Clair.

She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.

She was an avid Penn State football fan, attending 25 bowl games with her husband.

Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Mike; son, Michael Melnic and his wife, Cindy, of Allentown; grandson, Dr. Christopher Melnic, of Boston, Mass., and his fiancée, Dr. Diana Kolettis; grandson, Dr. Steven Melnic and his wife, Nicole, great-grandchildren, Jamie and Daniel Melnic, Orefield; sister-in-law, Mary Ella Andrukonis, Arlington, Va.; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven. The Rev. Monsignor Edward S. Zemanik will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Saint Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.brucethartfuneralhome.com.