Bernadine T. Peahota, of Chalfont, passed away with her loving family by her side on September 13, 2014 at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late William F. Peahota who passed away in July of this year.

Bernadine was born on May 7, 1932 in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa Pubenc Olejkowski.

A graduate of the former Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia Bernadine would go on to marry her soul mate, William, whom she had known since the 4th grade. Together they raised their two daughters and Bernadine later worked in billing for the former United News Company. Until her husband’s recent passing, she gave of herself tirelessly in caring for him and will be remembered for the devotion both to him and her entire family. An avid Phillies fan, Bernadine was also greatly skilled at needlepoint artwork and crocheting. She will be dearly missed.

Bernadine is survived by her daughters, Loretta Berkland and her husband, Dan, of Sibley, IA and Barbara Burns and her husband, Bob, of Elkins Park; seven grandchildren, Tim and Melissa Berkland, Mike Berkland, Bill Burns, Kevin Berkland, Kelly Burns, and Jill Berkland; and two great grandchildren, Stevielyn Burns and Peyton Pavese. She also leaves behind her brother Edwin Olejkowski and her sister Leona Opalkowski.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday September 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad St., Hilltown, PA 18927. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Church, P.O. Box 31, Hilltown, PA 18927.