July 26, 2019

Dear Marie and family,
We are very sad to hear about Jim’s passing.   Jim was a great man and always so kind to our family. You could tell that family was always the most important thing to him.  We are thinking of you all and wish you peace knowing that he is not in pain anymore.   Love to you all,
Maribeth , Dave and the Schneller family. 

July 22, 2019

Dear Celeste and Family,  So sorry to hear of your dads’ passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.   Sharon Aikin (Dani’s Mom)

July 21, 2019

Our deepest condolences to you, Marie, and family for the passing of Jim.We have been so blessed to have Jim in our lives for the past 20 years.  We think of all those memories of sharing time as a church group together.  Going to Cape May in the summer, having fun as we played games together including the many golf outtings and exciting Blitz games.  We thank God for the many special occasions and holidays we spent with Jim and family. We learned quite a bit from his knowledge of history and told him many times he would have been a great history professor.  We will miss him greatly but know that He is in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ and with his precious grandson Riley.  Love, Tony & Valerie Boffa

July 21, 2019

Marie and Family,
I am so sorry hear of Jim’s passing. Just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Marie Burkholder (from SVNRC)

July 18, 2019

My deepest condolences to you Marie and your entire family. I can still remember when you and Jimmy got married and what a wonderful time we have at your reception. I also remember seeing you in wildwood when you would come to the shore. So many years have passed but all the memories of wonderful family times together are here in my mind. Eddie and I will keep you and Jim in our prayers and wish you only happiness from this moment.  God bless you. Love Cathy Bernhardt Matthews (Uncle Bob & Aunt Cass) and Eddie

July 18, 2019

Jim was a great man,  meek and always had a kind word and smile. He will definitely be missed by many. Adrian Rodriguez 

July 18, 2019

I’m so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim would call me Kelvin when I worked summers at Phila. Optical. He was a joy to work with and helped me keep my sanity while grinding lenses. My sincerest condolences.
Cousin, Kevin Bernhardt

July 17, 2019

So many years have passed since I last saw Jim.  I am Sheila d
aughter of Marie Bernhardt and Howard O’Neill.  I remember Jim’s mother Jessie and I hope I am correct his dad Bill.  I remember Jim from so many years ago when my family lived 5 houses away from the Bernhardt family.  There were problems with his mom and dad and I always felt bad about that.  But it seems that Jim went forward to make a good life for him and his family. He was a kind young man when I knew him and it is good to know that he had a good life and left you with happy memories.  I remeber him as quiet and thoughtful.  (his cousin Sheila ONeill Singer)  

July 17, 2019

We’re so sorry about Jim. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I’m sure he is at peace now and looking forward to the day that he sees you all again. For now he will spend time with his other loved ones that he has missed for so long.
Love to all of you,
Cathy and Len Mazur

July 17, 2019

Memories of times with the Bernhardt family have been flooding my mind.  It has been years since I left Lancaster to move to New Jersey, but I appreciate the times I have seen the family since I left the area.
Jim was a dear friend, silly, funny and always seeming to be cheerful.  He has lived through so many health
issues these past years so now peace is upon him and hopefully with his family
Kathy Fahy

July 17, 2019

Roger and I  send our prayers and blessings to Marie and family. 💜
Connie Schnerr

July 17, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Jim was a very kind and thoughtful man of God. He will be missed.  I always enjoyed being around “Poppa Jim”.  Praying for Marie and your family for peace.
Sandy Atkins

July 17, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Mike and I will never forget how quickly and happily Jim volunteered to drive one of the trucks out to Phoenix for us back in 2010. He kept my dad company, drove the majority of the way, and was fun to be around whenever we stopped. Jim was always smiling. May the Lord wrap all of you in his loving arms, and know that Jim is probably playing Blitz with everyone up in heaven. (and most likely winning!)
Kimberly Hofbauer