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Loretta Bonner Obituary

Mrs. Loretta A.Bonner, R.N. Mrs. Loretta A. Bonner, R.N., 87, of 254 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill, died Monday, June 22, in the Maple Shade Meadows Assisted Living, Nesquehoning. She was the widow of James F. Bonner, who died June 5, 1997.She was a registered nurse at the former Coaldale State General Hospital before retiring in 1980.Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Bridget (Boyle) Sweeney.She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and was active in many church activities.She was a 1939 graduate of the former St. Jerome High School, Tamaqua, and a 1944 graduate of the former Ashland School of Nursing.The deceased received the Shamrock Award from the Panther Valley Irish-American Association in 2002.Surviving are three sons, James, and his wife, Barbara, of York, Thomas, and his wife, Susan, of West Penn Township, and Joseph, and his wife, Sandra, of Tamaqua; two daughters, Mary, wife of Stan Dakosty of Tamaqua, and Liz, wife of Robert Mongi of Summit Hill; a sister, Mary Snyder of Gibbstown, N.J.; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Edward; and a sister, Evelyn Oriel. Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill; Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill. Interment, parish cemetery, White Bear. Call 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 10:30-11 a.m. Friday. Contributions in her name may be made to the memorial fund of the church or to the St. Luke Hospice, Lehighton, c/o the funeral home, 18250.

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Published by Times News on Jun. 24, 2009.

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Marie and Bill Heffelfinger

July 2, 2009

Dear Liz,

You know how much we loved your Mother and that we will miss her. Loretta is in a far better place and I am sure she is resting with those she has cared for in her many years as a nurse.
Working with her in the kitchen preparing food for our weekly card game was a delight and seeing her witt playing those pinocle games was great seeing how sharp her mind was.

You have many fond memories to make you smile.

Fondly,
Marie and Bill
Lakeland,
Florida

Herb and Pat Hauck

June 29, 2009

To the Bonner Family,

Sincere condolences on the loss of your loving Mother, Loretta. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go with you.

Herb and Pat Hauck
Son of Mary Hauck Smith

John Kennedy

June 28, 2009

To the Bonner Family,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You have our deepest Sympathy.

John, Joan, Laura & Johnny Kennedy

June 26, 2009

Joe,Sorry to hear about the loss of mother,...

With thoughts and prayers.
~~Dave Grasley

Kris and Janel Walker

June 26, 2009

Dear Mary, Stanley, and Family:

We are so sorry about the loss of your mother, and wish we could be there to honor a woman who had touched so many lives during her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mary Kropp

June 26, 2009

Joe,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of God, family, and friends help you through this time of sorrow.

Sincerely, Mary Kropp

Kelly Rehrig

June 26, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Heather Geiger

June 25, 2009

It was a pleasure having Loretta at Mapleshade Meadows and it was an honor to get to know such a wonderful woman! She is in a better place now where she no longer has to suffer. She will be missed.

Please accept my deepest sympathies...

Joseph Oliva

June 25, 2009

Joe, Sorry for your loss.

Leo Recla

June 25, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Lester Gerver

June 25, 2009

Joe,
Very sorry for your loss. Give me a holler if you need anything.

June 24, 2009

To The Bonner Family:

Sorry to read about the passing of your Mother. God Bless
Dan McFadden, Boca Raton, Fl

Vickie & Dale Gaumer

June 24, 2009

Liz and Robby, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She is in a better place

Jack Evans

June 24, 2009

Jim & Tommy,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. May she rest in peace.

dolly and barry johnson

June 24, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

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