Bernice Irene LePard

Obituary of Bernice Irene LePard Bernice Irene LePard Age, 83 of Burt, N.Y. died Friday February 24, 2012 after years of declining health. She was born December 9, 1928 in Wellsville, NY and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Maude (Gayhardt) Reisman. She married Elmer A. LePard on August 28, 1948 at the Universalist Church in Middleport, NY. Together they had four daughters and one son, Brenda (Dave) Campbell, Sandra (Leslie) Vaughn, Carol Moore(Wayne ) Woodin Jr., Laura LePard and Ronald E. LePard. Bernice is also survived by one sister Rosemary (Reisman) Dixon and one brother Joseph Reisman. Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She had 10 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Bernice lived and worked on the dairy farm with her husband and children for 20 years. Bernice then worked 20 years at Fisher-Price Toys as a supervisor. Bernice was a member of the Moose Club, Eastern Star and the Eagles Club. She will always be remembered for the little lady with the big heart. Friends may call Monday from 4PM to 8 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 Am with the Rev. Stanley Thurber officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby, NY. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.