Bernadine passed away at her home on November 24th, surrounded by the love of her daughter. Affectionately nicknamed “Bernie” she was born on January 13th, 1949 to Mamie and Augustine Abad in Philadelphia, PA and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Bernie went on to graduate from Germantown High School in 1966. After graduating from high school, Bernie went on to pursue a degree in psychology and sociology at Penn State in 1970 and later pursued postgraduate studies at SUNY Albany and Harvard. 

Family came first and she was above all else devoted to her daughter, Jennifer. 

The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. She was preceded by her fathers Augustine Abad and Alexander Talmadge, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Burks (Pavel), mother Mamie Talmadge, brothers Alex and Blair Talmadge, sister Julie Welker (Harvey) , nieces Kristen Welker-Hughes (John) and Skylar Talmadge, a grand-niece Margot Welker-Hughes, a host of cousins, friends and her loving dog Louis. 

 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bernadine’s name to The American Cancer Society or the Scleroderma Project. Service details have been provided on this site.

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