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Visitation:
Friday, September 13, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
202 W. Maple St.
Willard, OH 44890
Visitation 2:
Saturday, September 14, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
202 W. Maple St.
Willard, OH 44890
Service:
Saturday, September 14, 2024
1:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
202 W. Maple St.
Willard, OH 44890
Bernadine "Bernie" Bolen-Pugh, age 69, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1954 in Willard to the late Elmer Ray and Wanda Lee (Hicks) Bolen. Bernie proudly served in the U.S. Army and worked at Brunswick Defense in Willard. She was very crafty, enjoyed baking cakes, was a face painting artist and the greatest fryer of chicken. Most of all, she was a loving mother, sister and daughter.
Bernie is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Marie Inmon-May of Charleston, West Virginia; son Joshua Curtis Pugh of Plymouth; grandchild, Jacob Trent of Shelby; sisters, Brendal (Rich) Rowlett and Bernita Montgomery, both of Willard; brothers, Bud Bolen of Bloomville and Randy (Charlotte) Bolen of Attica; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandchild, Koty Howard and a sister, Beverly Schlarb.
Visitation will be at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and again on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM until the time of her service at 1:00 PM with Pastor David Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions to V.A. Hospitals. Online condolences may be made to Bernie's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Charlene Allen - Sep 22, 2024
Bernie that is such a beautiful photo of you. Beautiful outside and inside. I hope in Heaven you find my sister Berniece I’m sure she’ll be waiting for you. I remember playing with you and my sister at your Grandmas house. God bless your family I send Love and Prayers to all of them. Love you my friend
MARILYN FRYMAN - Sep 16, 2024
I only knew Bernie casually many years ago but remember her well. She was always kind and caring. My sympathies to her whole family
George and Barbara Hiltbrunner - Sep 15, 2024
so sorry for your loss,She was so sweet and nice to me,she had a big heart and was so loved.
Kristen Hayes-Blackburn - Sep 14, 2024
Josh and Stephanie. We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She has been in our life since I was young. She was a special lady and she loved making cakes for us. She was one of mom's best friends. We loved her and love all of you
Ruby gayheart - Sep 14, 2024
She was sweet person she was my friend r.ip beautiful friend
Judy Adams Crofts - Sep 14, 2024
Stephanie and family I am so sorry to hear about Bernie. She was always a dear friend to me. My heart and prayers go out to you. Fly high with the angels wonderful lady💞
Newman & Darlene (Brown) King - Sep 13, 2024
Condolensces to Bernie's family. May you find comfort at this difficult time.
Sheila Taylor - Sep 13, 2024
I knew Bernie for a long time she was a good friend
Brooke Moore- Barajas - Sep 13, 2024
We love you Aunt Bernie . You will be greatly missed . ♥️ wish we weren't states away to have been able to visit often . You're reunited with family, rip beautiful.
Karen Coffey Wilson - Sep 13, 2024
Bernie was a kind, caring person. Glad I knew her.
Stacey Barrett - Sep 13, 2024
I enjoyed your time when you was at the huron manor. You are gonna be missed by me. To the family my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Glad that I met your family.
Daniel Ingram - Sep 13, 2024
I didn't know Bernie long but we always had fun together. My prayers are with you and your family
Barry campbell - Sep 12, 2024
The time that Bernie had at Huron Manor I always enjoyed talking with her joking round with her. I will miss you! To her family your in my thoughts and prayers enjoyed time with you all love ya
