Bernice M. Bonfield, 90, of New Castle passed away August 23, 2019 at her residence. Born on October 15, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Jennie Delcuia Pittochi.
On April 22, 1950 Bernice married her loving husband, Samuel W. Bonfield who preceded her in death on December 20, 2013.
Bernice was a member of Holy Spirit Parish. Bernice enjoyed being a part of Melody Afternoon Bowling League and was their former treasurer. She loved taking care of her home, traveling and visiting casinos, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Bernice is survived by her children, Nunzie Bonfield and his wife, Carol Ann, of New Castle, Sammy Bonfield, Jr. of Pompano Beach, FL., former daughter-in-law, Paula Bonfield, of New Castle, her sister, Connie Bloise, of New Castle, three grandchildren, Erin Bonfield, Stephanie McCandless and Jeremy Hambelton, one great grandchild, the Love of Her Life, Samatha, who lovingly referred to Bernice as “Grandma Neece”.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bernice was preceded in death by four brothers, Chris, Leonard, Floyd and Anthony Pittochi and one sister, Delphia Piccrillo.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 27, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 South Mill St. A procession will leave the funeral home on Wednesday, August 28, at 9:30 a.m. for a
Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Site, at 10:00 a.m. Father Anthony Sciarappa will officiate. Burial will be in Parkside Cemetery.