Bernadette E. Melnic (Bernie), 93, of Orwigsburg passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg.
Born in Shenandoah, March 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Stella (Wasilewski) Andrukonis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard.
Bernie retired as co-owner of Melnic's Café in St. Clair. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was an avid Penn State football fan, attending 25 bowl games with her husband.
Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Mike; son Michael Melnic and his wife, Cindy of Allentown. Grandson Dr. Christopher Melnic of Boston, MA and his fiancee, Dr. Diana Kolettis; Grandson Dr. Steven Melnic and his wife Nicole, great-grandchildren Jamie and Daniel Melnic, Orefield, PA. Sister- in- law, Mary Ella Andrukonis, Arlington, VA, nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 12, 2022 at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel Street, Schuylkill Haven. The Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.