Bernice M. Hinkle

Bernice M. Hinkle , 91, lifelong resident of Frackville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma Kore Hinkle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family which included 15 siblings.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bruce H. Hinkle; her son, Jonathan Hinkle; her daughter, Susan Chuma; her grandson, Ian Hinkle; her son-in-law, John Chuma and her many siblings.

She was a graduate of the former Frackville High School. She worked in the cafeteria of the Schuylkill Vo-Tech North, Frackville until her retirement.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville; the Frackville Elks Ladies Auxiliary; the Goodwill Hose Co. and the Frackville Senior Citizens. She enjoyed the time spent with her many friends and family at her home with her morning coffee club.

Bernice is survived by her loving family which includes her son Bruce Hinkle and his wife Kim, Weatherly; her daughter, Beth Flannery and her husband Ray, Fountain Springs; her grandchildren: John Chuma, Angela Rein, Kris Chuma, Raymond Flannery, Ryan Flannery, Nathan Hinkle, Karlee Ribble, Annah Davis, Amalia Hinkle and Robert Flannery; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4th from Zion Lutheran Church (Annunciation BVM Church 33 S Broad Mountain Ave, Frackville) with Pastor Carl Shankweiler officiating. There will be a visitation for family and friends at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.