Serving the Ohio Valley Since 1949

Obituaries

Berna W. Kopras

2/1/1925 - 12/5/2020

Text:

Obituary For Berna W. Kopras

Berna Wanda Kopras, 95, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Villa Royale.

She was born February 1, 1925 in Maryland, Wisconsin. She was the eldest daughter of the late Clair & Josephine Sauro Oliver. She retired from Ohio Bell in 1985 after 38 years of service. Berna was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church and preceded in death by her husband Albert W. Kopras in 1999; her fiancé Wilbert “Butch” Irwin in 2018; sisters Maxine Jeffers & Lydia Nichols; and nephews John Nichols & Gary Nichols.

Berna is survived by her nieces & nephews Judith (Ron) Swearingen of Kent, Ohio, Christine (Bob) Wood of Guthrie, OK; Kevin (Alexis) Jeffers of Santa Monica, CA; Michael (Heather) Jeffers of Beverly Hills, CA & Julia (Stuart) White of Durham, NC; as well as multiple grand nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at St. Peters Church, 425 N. Fourth Street, Steubenville on Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Rev. Timothy Huffman officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to the church.

Masks are absolutely required.

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Condolences

  • 09/03/2024

  • 09/03/2024

    George and Georgi Weiser

    We are so sorry to hear about Berna.  She was such a sweet, warm loving friend and will be missed.  We shared many wonderful times together.Our prayers and sympathy are with her family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Larry and Merica Petrella

    To the Family and Friends of Berna,We are so sorry for the loss of this lovely woman. She was a pleasure to be around, and had a wonderful laugh. We knew her from Lancia , where my mother-in-law, Eleanor Liberatore, is a resident.May She find Eternal Happiness in God's Heavenly Kingdom

  • 09/03/2024

    Prime Time Senior Citizen Center, Steubenville, Ohio

Add a Candle or Spiritual Image

Click below to add to your message.