| Date of Birth | December 3, 1919 |
| Passed Away | February 16, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | February 20, 2010 |
| Service Time | 1:00 PM |
| Service Location | United Presbyterian Church |
| Interment Location | Howard Cemetery |
D. BERNADENE “BERNIE” WHITE
HORNELL-D. Bernadene “Bernie” White, died Tuesday (Feb. 16, 2010) at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She has resided at Woodside Manor in Brighton for the past two years.
A former resident of Honeoye Falls and Hornell, Bernie was born in Howard on Dec. 3, 1919, a daughter of the late Earl and Helen Goff House. On May 20, 1943, she was married to Arthur S. White who died on April 9, 1997. As well as her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her sister, Barbara House and her brother, Frank House.
She was a 1937 graduate of Hornell High School and a 1938 graduate from the former Federal Commercial School in Hornell.
She was employed as a salesperson at the former J.J. Newberry, Budd Jewelers and the Tuttle and Rockwell Department Store all in Hornell. Bernie, a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Hornell for 60 years, was the church’s secretary and administrative assistant for 32 years, retiring in 1988. She also taught Sunday School and was the Primary Department Church Superintendent for a number of years. A former member of the United Presbyterian Women’s Organization, she served as a Circle Leader.
She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Don Hammond of Honeoye Falls; her dear grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Scott and Jamie Hammond; her cherished great-grandchildren, Landon and Olivia Hammond all of Avon; her brother, Roger (Karleen) House of Longmont, CO; her sister-in-law, Hester Shepard of Arkport; several nieces and nephews, including her special niece, Debra House of Auburn and cousin, Nancy(Howard) Preston of Rush and dear friends, Phyllis and William Peterson and Elnora Schell.
At her request, there will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend her memorial service at the United Presbyterian Church Memorial Chapel (Main and Church St.) at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be at the Howard Cemetery at the convenience of her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 150 Main St., Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the memorial service.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. in Hornell.
Linda, Was so sorry to read of your moms death in the paper. I have fond memories of her and your dad. They were both such nice people and I share in your loss as do many others.She will be remembered with love.
Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I can still remember your mother leading Sunday school classes at First Presbyterian Church.
Linda, Very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She and your Dad were wonderful neighbor’s to us.
I will never forget them. My prayers
are with you at this difficult time.
Mrs. White was a special lady who always had a smile for everyone. Back in my high school years, I did the yard work and snow removal at the Presbyterian church in Hornell. Mrs. White and I would talk often in her office at the church. She was always postive and encouraged me to go to college. She was an inspiration to me and I was blessed to have known her.
Linda,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. We were in florida and could not make the memorial service. I have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad and the time we spent with you and your family. Just recently thought of your mom and was going to try to locate you to see how she was doing. The Whites, Greens and Smiths are together again!
Dear Linda,
Your Mom will be missed by many. I so enjoyed our friendship over the years and she and I always had wonderful visits and many laughs together. Our recent visits when I was up in Rochester were always of fond memories of the past and listening to her love of the grandchildren. She was a very special lady and only because we are in Mexico was I not at her memorial service.
May all the good memories remain forever with you and your family.