1927
Bernice
2013
Bernice E. Rivers
March 31, 1927 — December 20, 2013
Bernice Elaine Rivers (nee Rubright), March 31, 1927 - December 20, 2013.
She was the daughter of Florence Bell Coryell (nee Kullman) and Russell Rubright (both deceased). Beloved wife of the late Irvin Lorraine Rivers. Beloved mother of Dr. Karen Swisshelm of Denver, Colorado and Karla Rivers (husband Michael Graska) of Brecksville, Ohio. Beloved Grandmother of Bryan Swisshelm (Partner Suzy Renn) of Portland, Oregon. Dear sister-in-law of Doris E. Koch (Harry, deceased) of Pleasant Hill, California. Beloved companion to Walter Yoder, Sr. (deceased). Numerous other family members and a host of loving friends.
A celebration her life will be held on Saturday, April 5th, beginning at 11:00 AM at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 West Market Street, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 (just west of Summit Mall), Pastor Charles D. Lentner, officiating. Special music will be performed by Karen Kronenberger, Organ, Mary Beth Ions, Violin and Don Farrow, Vocals. A catered luncheon from Heinen's will follow the service. All are welcome. Friends may greet the family beginning at 10:30 up until the time of the service. May her soul and the souls of all we love, rest in peace.
(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
She was the daughter of Florence Bell Coryell (nee Kullman) and Russell Rubright (both deceased). Beloved wife of the late Irvin Lorraine Rivers. Beloved mother of Dr. Karen Swisshelm of Denver, Colorado and Karla Rivers (husband Michael Graska) of Brecksville, Ohio. Beloved Grandmother of Bryan Swisshelm (Partner Suzy Renn) of Portland, Oregon. Dear sister-in-law of Doris E. Koch (Harry, deceased) of Pleasant Hill, California. Beloved companion to Walter Yoder, Sr. (deceased). Numerous other family members and a host of loving friends.
A celebration her life will be held on Saturday, April 5th, beginning at 11:00 AM at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 West Market Street, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 (just west of Summit Mall), Pastor Charles D. Lentner, officiating. Special music will be performed by Karen Kronenberger, Organ, Mary Beth Ions, Violin and Don Farrow, Vocals. A catered luncheon from Heinen's will follow the service. All are welcome. Friends may greet the family beginning at 10:30 up until the time of the service. May her soul and the souls of all we love, rest in peace.
(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Visitation
APR 5. 10:30 AM
Fairlawn Lutheran Church
3415 W. Market St.
Akron, OH, 44333
Celebration of Life Service
APR 5. 11:00 AM
Fairlawn Lutheran Church
3415 W. Market St.
Akron, OH, 44333
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