Bernard Fell
Age - 93
November 22, 2023
Bernard "Bernie" J. Fell, 93, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband and soulmate of Shirley L. Fell for 63 years prior to her passing in March 2021. Bernie spent the last seven years of Shirley's life caring for her as she struggled with Alzheimer's. Bernie was born February 12, 1930 in Zanesville, Ohio, to Benjamin and Bonita (Crosby) Fell. He attended Zanesville High School, Miami University, and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in engineering. On November 23, 1957, he married Shirley Reitz and they raised four children. In addition, they hosted several international exchange students through the American Field Service (AFS), including Aury Tovar, Sissel Vollan, and Annika Abrahamson. It is hard to sum up Bernie's life in a few paragraphs. Bernie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered for his leadership, devotion to service, selflessness, and generosity to others. Bernie chaired many committees and taught Sunday School at Ingomar United Methodist Church (UMC), Mars UMC, and St. John's UMC. He served as the Township Supervisor of Middlesex Township for twelve years. Bernie also served in the Marines during the Korean conflict. Bernie was a hard-worker who was willing to help anyone who needed assistance. He was quiet at times, but his eyes would sparkle and he would have a slight smile while observing his family playing a board game, swimming in the river up at the cottage, or sitting around the dinner table talking and laughing. Bernie loved to travel and camp with his wife and family. Bernie and his wife were blessed with many enjoyable years of camping with Bernie's twin brother and sister-in-law all over the United States. Besides traveling, Bernie's other love was football. He cheered for the Buckeyes and Steelers! Bernie never missed an Ohio State football game on TV and was a season ticket holder of the Pittsburgh Steelers for over 50 years. Bernie leaves a huge hole that can't be filled in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Bernie is survived by his children, Debby (Luke) Fritz of Valencia, Lisa (Andrew) Ecklund of Coatesville, PA, Brian (Antonie) Fell of Butler, and Scott Fell of Tionesta, PA, and six grandchildren, Meghan (Ian) Capcara, Matthew Fritz, Emily Ecklund, Luigi Fell, William Fell, and Sophie Fell, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bernie was proceeded in death by his parents and his brothers, John Fell, Jerry Fell, Carl Fell, J. Fell, and his twin brother, Bob Fell. Friends and family may call from 4:00 to 7:00 P. M. on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Boylan Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Connoquenessing Twp. , 856 Evans City Rd. , Renfrew, PA 16053. Services will be held at 12:00 P. M. Noon on Friday, November 17, 2023 at St. John's United Methodist Church, 244 Hallston Rd. , Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to improve the trails at Jennings Nature Reserve where Bernie loved to walk. Make checks payable to 3MJC and mail to 3MJC c/o Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd. , Portersville, PA 16051. Please mention on the check it is in memory of Bernie Fell and to be used at Jennings Park.Show more
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