John A. Bernoski

John A. Bernoski, 84, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Linesville.

John was born in Meadville, on February 4, 1942, a son of the late Charles and Rita (Dick) Bernoski.

On June 23, 1962 John married Carolyn Wilson; she preceded him in death on December 16, 1997.

He was a member of St. Philips Parish, Crossingville.

John was a 1959 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School and attended Penn State Behrend. Following his time in college John spent his entire working career in the agriculture and farming industry. For fourteen years he was employed by feed mills in Crawford County and Loudonville, Ohio. He then went into animal health and truck route sales for 36 years for Animart, formerly known as Animal Medic and finished his career with Fisher Thompson retiring at the age of 75. When John retired, he had over 500 accounts that he serviced. John loved his work and believed he dealt with the best people the world, farmers. He was a lifetime member of the Knights Of Columbus Council #3979. He was an avid golfer, playing in the Tuesday night league at Country Meadows for 22 years and felt very fortunate to play over 50 courses in the United States, including Pebble Beach. He was an avid Penn State Football fan and looked forward to each season.

John is survived by three children Theresa Howles (Stanley) of Saegertown, Stephanie Bernoski of Meadville, Jeffrey Bernoski of Hermitage; seven grandchildren Jessica, Andrew, Emily, Molly, Nikki, Marti Jo, and Joshua; eight great grandchildren; Rorie, Bentley, Salem, Jasper, Aubrellia, Weston, Riley, Natalie; two sisters Judy Quinlin of Erie, Marilyn Smith (Paul) of Saegertown; a brother James Bernoski of Saegertown; sisters in law Elaine Koket, Christine Hayes both of Guys Mills; a brother in law Gerald Wilson of Utah; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife Carolyn of 35 years, John was preceded in death by Father in law and mother Myron Wilson (Twilia); sister Kathy Bernoski; brother in law Ed Koket; sister-in-law Judy Bernoski; two nieces Cheryl Kightlinger and Sondra Peterson.

Family and friends are invited to call from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026, at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, where s Scripture Service will be led by Fr. Kesicki at 7:30 PM.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at St. Philips Parish, Crossingville, with Fr. Michael Kesicki officiating.

John will be laid to rest at St. James Cemetery, Edinboro.

Memorial Contributions may be made in John's memory to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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