Apr 28, 2018

Bernice “Bea” Ware Bodnar, 91, of Washington, formerly of Liberty Tower in California, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Washington Hospital.

She was born August 11, 1926, in Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Oral and Mamie Criss Ware.

Mrs. Bodnar was a 1944 graduate of Brownsville High School.

A homemaker, Bea and her husband also owned and operated Bodnar’s Service in Centerville and Low Hill for more than 28 years.

She was a 67-year, charter member of Centerville American Legion Auxiliary, established in 1951. She was also a member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church in Brownsville for more than 50 years and a member of Bethlehem-Center Senior Citizens, where she was the dartball team scorekeeper.

Mrs. Bodnar enjoyed puzzles of all kinds, including crossword, Sudoku and jigsaw. She also loved bingo and sewing, making clothes for her whole family. She also enjoyed watching “Jeopardy,” “Wheel of Fortune” and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Going to casinos brought her special enjoyment. Since 1972, she led the annual family Christmas shopping trip to Greensburg.

On July 30, 1947, she married Andy Bodnar Jr., who died June 23, 2007.

Surviving are four children, Joyce Geary (Charles) of Sun City, Fla., Candace Radel (Barry) of Washington, Nancy Wright (Thomas) of Sycamore and Paul Bodnar (Rose) of Carmichaels; three grandchildren, Kristy Bodnar (J.C. Elish), Erran Wright and Wesley Wright (Karlie); and two great-grandchildren, Makenzie Halydena and Bryce Elish.

Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, is a son, Terry Andy Bodnar, who died December 24, 1977.

At the request of the deceased, services are private and burial in Westland Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvin United Presbyterian Church, 307 Spring Street, Brownsville, PA 15417.

A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.