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Bernadette Ginkiewicz Obituary

Bernadette M. “Bernie” Ginkiewicz, 87, of Frederick died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Seasons Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Manayunk, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Anna M. Halicka Bielawski and the wife of the late Raymond J. Ginkiewicz with whom she shared 59 years of marriage before his death in September 2009. Bernie was a member of St. Phillip Neri in Pennsburg and Lafayette Hill. She was President of the St. Phillip Women’s Guild, and bowling league for over 50 years and a member of the Philippians; she also enjoyed playing Bingo. Bernie and her husband loved to travel. Bernie is survived by her three daughters: Ramonde Ginkiewicz of Greenville, Deborah Kenna and her husband Douglas of Perkiomenville, and Madelyn McGuckin and her husband Benjamin of Frederick; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and her two sisters: Matilda A. Greer and Sister Lourdine Bielawski OSF. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings: Chester, Edward, Francis, Ramalda, and Henry. Bernie’s funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 12pm at St. Phillip Neri, Lafayette Hill. Visitation will begin at 11am. Memorials in Bernie’s honor may be made to St. Phillip Neri 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 or to Kidney Cancer Association 9450 SW Gemini Drive #38269, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105. Arrangements are being handled by Wentz Funeral Home, Coatesville (610) 384-0318. To share online condolences please visit www.wentzfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times Herald from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2018.

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November 14, 2018

Dear Ramonde, Debbie, and Lynn, Deepest sympathies from Ken and Liz Gryger out in Pittsburgh. As my aunt and my Godmother I always felt so loved and appreciated by my Ciocia Bernie. In my view she was a great lady, positive with a good sense of humor, and was always caring and kind. She had a memorable laugh!

I remember so fondly all the fun times together, all the aunts uncles and cousins playing in the sand at Sunray beach or Higbies beach and all the games, food, and fun at all of our childhood holidays together!

May God bless you richly with His comfort and peace as you experience and grieve loss but also cherish memories.

Warmest Regards,
Ken and Liz Gryger

Andrea & Steve Sullivan

November 11, 2018

We were so deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Bernie's passing. I have so many fond memories from my childhood of all the visits, sleepovers and holidays our families spent together. She will be sorely missed.
Ramonde, Debbie and Lyn, you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

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