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Jennifer Bonsell Obituary

Jennifer Lea Bonsell, 43, of New Stanton, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Nov. 1, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her husband and son. She was born Aug. 19, 1978, in State College, the daughter of Eileen Kennedy Colpetzer of, Pine Grove Mills, and the late James Colpetzer, who passed away in 2003, respectively. Jennifer attended Youngwood Methodist Church. She was a graduated of State College High School, Class of 1996. Jennifer then graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development. She was employed as an Educator and Director at Montessori, Our Children's Center, of State College for a number of years. Prior to that, she was employed as a nanny in State College, as well. Jennifer's most important accomplishment in life was being a loving wife and mother to her husband and son. During her illness, she enjoyed taking Asher to hockey practices and games when she could. She enjoyed spending quality time with her mother and family. Stephen and Asher would like express their thanks to their hockey families for their help and support during these trying times as well the Stanwood Elementary families. In addition to her mother, Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Stephen Bonsell, whom she married, July 19, 2003, of New Stanton; her son and light of her life, Asher Bonsell, at home; her siblings, Kim Patrona and husband, Frank, of Center Hall, and their daughter, Sara, Cathy Kanour and Terry Rimmey, of Bellwood. In addition to her father, her black lab, who was her first baby, Hines, who passed in 2018. According to Jennifer's wishes there will be no visitation or services. Her cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, PA 15683. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send an online condolence, please visitwww.kapr.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Nov. 2, 2021.

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Kimberly Patrono

November 2, 2021

Dear Steve & Asher,
We will all miss Jen so much! My wish for the two of you is that you know and remember how much she loved you! We all know what a wonderful, giving, loving woman she was. Love and sympathy to you both! Love & Prayers, Kim

Sam Wian

November 2, 2021

we the drivers who drove Jennifer to her treatments always enjoyed her company and wit. You have our deepest sympathy

Sarah taylor

November 1, 2021

Asher and Steve,
It was such a special honor to get to know Jen. She made me smile and we shared a special bond. Her love for the both of you will live on in each of you. I will always listen to stories of how much she meant to the both of you. Ally sympathy and love,
Sarah taylor

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