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Bonnie A. DeAngelo
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Popular Schuylkill County vocalist/percussionist Bonnie A. DeAngelo, 59, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 29, her family by her side, after a courageous battle against glioblastoma multiforme.
Born in Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Heloskie) DeAngelo.
Bonnie is survived by her wife and life partner of 27 years, Ethel Koenig; sister Louise Jennings, brothers Walter Urbanavage, Thomas Urbanavage, and Michael Urbanavage; and her extended family of many aunts, uncles and cousins, a niece and a nephew.
Bonnie is also survived by the children of her heart: Michelle Cook, Shannon Sterner, Edward Whalen, James Whalen, Robert Whalen, Jeffrey Whalen, and was predeceased by the late Michael Whalen.
Granddaughters Shalynn Whalen, Caroline Cook, and Traci Barlow; and the apple of her eye, her great-granddaughter Jamie Lynn Whalen.
She is also survived by Ethel’s family, her “band family,” and a close circle of friends.
Bonnie graduated from Mahanoy Area High School, Schuylkill Training and Technology Center, and Reading Area Community College, and attended Penn State University.
She was a member of the Good Times Variety Band since 1973, performing throughout the eastern United States.
Bonnie also worked as a high school band director for Shenandoah Valley School District, as a tax preparer, a van driver for Riverside Rehabilitation Center, and a chef. She also owned and operated Bonnie’s Craft & Specialty Store in Shenandoah. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bonnie's Life on Thursday evening from 4 to 7 PM at David D. Jarrett Funeral Home. A religious service will be conducted by the Rev. James Melnic at 5:30 PM. Contributions in Bonnie's name to the Mahanoy Area High School Band C/O Allison Kline, 1 Golden Bear Drive, Mahanoy City, PA 17948 would be appreciated by the family. Casual attire is requested.
Born in Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Heloskie) DeAngelo.
Bonnie is survived by her wife and life partner of 27 years, Ethel Koenig; sister Louise Jennings, brothers Walter Urbanavage, Thomas Urbanavage, and Michael Urbanavage; and her extended family of many aunts, uncles and cousins, a niece and a nephew.
Bonnie is also survived by the children of her heart: Michelle Cook, Shannon Sterner, Edward Whalen, James Whalen, Robert Whalen, Jeffrey Whalen, and was predeceased by the late Michael Whalen.
Granddaughters Shalynn Whalen, Caroline Cook, and Traci Barlow; and the apple of her eye, her great-granddaughter Jamie Lynn Whalen.
She is also survived by Ethel’s family, her “band family,” and a close circle of friends.
Bonnie graduated from Mahanoy Area High School, Schuylkill Training and Technology Center, and Reading Area Community College, and attended Penn State University.
She was a member of the Good Times Variety Band since 1973, performing throughout the eastern United States.
Bonnie also worked as a high school band director for Shenandoah Valley School District, as a tax preparer, a van driver for Riverside Rehabilitation Center, and a chef. She also owned and operated Bonnie’s Craft & Specialty Store in Shenandoah. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bonnie's Life on Thursday evening from 4 to 7 PM at David D. Jarrett Funeral Home. A religious service will be conducted by the Rev. James Melnic at 5:30 PM. Contributions in Bonnie's name to the Mahanoy Area High School Band C/O Allison Kline, 1 Golden Bear Drive, Mahanoy City, PA 17948 would be appreciated by the family. Casual attire is requested.
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