Bernadine B. Hulings Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bernadine “Fox” B. Hulings, 89, of Shippenville, died early Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013, at the Clarion Hospital. Born August 27, 1924 in Shippenville; she was the daughter of Henry and Mary Laughlin Kurtzhals. She lived at the old homestead all of her life. Bernadine worked at the former Rhea’s Corner Restaurant in Shippenville a waitress before being employed by Owens-Illinois Glass Plant where she worked in the selecting department “A” shift. She retired in 1986 after 26 years. Whether it was solitaire, 500 bid with family and friends, or rummy with her grandkids, she loved playing cards. She was also an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles and never missed an episode of Jeopardy or The Young and the Restless. With her quick wit and feistiness, she was always the life of the party. She had a kind heart, warm smile, and gentle touch. She loved having family and friends together and looked forward to the Kurtzhals family reunion every year, where she would share her famous potato salad, ham, and baked beans. Bernadine was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fryburg. She is survived by her three children, Jim Hulings and his wife, Brenda, of Fayetteville, GA, Theresa “Byrd” Hulings of Shippenville, and Paula Titus and her husband, Ray, of Greenwich, NJ; six grandchildren, John Hulings, Jimmy Hulings and his wife, Tonya, all from Georgia, Greta Mahle and her husband, Jim, of Shippenville, and Scott Titus, Alicia Titus, and Nick Titus and his wife, Kim, all of New Jersey; six great grandchildren, Jared Dolmovich, Savannah and Cody Hulings, and Colin, Ashley, and Jacob Titus; and one step-great granddaughter, Becky Myers and her husband, Doug. Also surviving is a brother, Tom Kurtzhals of Shippenville. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews, coworkers, friends and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Henry, Larry, and Dick Kurtzhals; and sisters, Mary Finkbeiner, Frances Wagner, Anna Rumburger, Florence Loll, and an infant sister, Bertha Kurtzhals. The family would like to thank Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Cunningham, and all the nursing staff at Clarion Hospital who took extraordinary care of her the short while she was there. Also to the wonderful staff of VNA Hospice. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in the funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorials and donations can be to the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Bernadine B. Hulings

August 27, 1924 - October 16, 2013