Bernice Vera Bixler, age 76, of the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 7 Line Drive, Hegins, died Monday evening, July 12, 2004, at the center. She was born on October 2, 1927 in Hegins Twp. a daughter of the late Harry K. and Eva M (Bixler) Bixler. She retired as a seamstress from the former Philmark Mfg. Co. Valley View. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Surviving are three brothers Lyle Bixler of Clearfield, Larry Bixler of Tremont, and Delmar Bixler of Gordon; a sister Anna Kroh of R.D. Hegins. She was preceded in death by two brothers Kenneth Bixler and Harry Bixler, Jr, and by two sisters Joyce Clark and Betty Hoffman. Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View. There was no viewing. Memorial contributions can be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, P.O. Box 734, Minersville PA 17954. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.