Nellie Bernice Christner, 86, of Meyersdale, went home to be with her Lord, on May 4, 2013. She was born June 11, 1926 to the late Albert and Minerva (Paul) Meyers. Preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Suder, and brother Paul Meyers. Survived by her beloved husband Mack Christner, and sisters: Jean Glass and husband Dale of Grantsville, Md.; Shirley Ramsey of Fredericksburg, Va.; and Linda Gaskell of Worthington, Ohio. Also survived by step-children: Valerie (Christner) Brant and husband Ben of Meyersdale; Durbin and wife Wendy of Hoover, Ala.; Tim and wife Stephanie of Garrett; and Jim Sanner and wife Deb of Meyersdale; step-grandchildren: Cheryl Opel, Amanda Hartman, Jeremy and Jarryd Christner, Logan Christner, Kristie Blubaugh and Kelli Smith; great-grandchildren: Tyler Opel, Alivia and Grayson Christner, and Matthew and Kalena Blubaugh. She was beloved by numerous nieces and nephews and her loving companion "Rocky." Bernice was retired from Meyersdale Shirt Factory where she worked for many years with her best friend Barbara Meyers. She and Mack loved to go on bus trips and devoted themselves to caring for friends and family. She was a loyal and dedicated member of the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, where she faithfully served as Sunday school teacher and AWANA leader for many years. Friends will be received on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Randy Haulk officiating. Interment to follow at Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery, Meyersdale. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church or the Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.
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