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John Bernas Obituary
On Sunday, March 30, 2003, JOHN STEPHEN BERNAS, SR., of Laurel, MD. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. Bernas; father of John Jr., Craig and Scott Bernas and Ken Granata; grandfather of Kristina Marie and Ethan Scott Bernas; father-in-law of Kathy, Dawn and Jennifer Bernas and Megan Granata. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11305 Route 216 at Old Columbia Rd. (Route 29), Fulton, MD on Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wheaton Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 9539, Silver Spring, MD 20916.
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C. Todd & Cindy Douglas
April 2, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott Bernas and the entire Bernas family. We had the privilege of meeting John Bernas at Jenn and Scott's wedding and we enjoyed John very much. We are sadden at this sudden loss. We love you Scott! You and your family can call us for anything.
Love, Todd & Cindy Douglas
Moretha Johnson
April 2, 2003
To: John, Jr. and family:
My heartfelt sympathy at the death of your father and loved one.
If you need a shoulder to cry on, I'm available!
Earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal.
Keep the faith!
Charles & Connie Douglas
April 1, 2003
Our thoughts are of fond memories of a great person whose outgoing personality touched all. Our prayers are with John and his family. We are grateful for the time we shared.
Love, Connie & Charlie
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