Bernie Brozonis, 89, of Clifford Township, PA, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. He was the husband of the late Agnes E. Lavriha Brozonis, who died August 2, 2011.

Born November 13, 1933 in Union Dale, PA, he was the son of the late Enoch and Verna Balunis Brozonis.

Bernie was a graduate of Forest City High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War era. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local 542 for 69 years, was a faithful member of St. John Vianney Parish, Royal, PA, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid Phillies fan and treasured his time spent with his family.

He is survived by one son: Thomas Brozonis and wife, Dawn of Clifford Township, PA; one daughter: Donna Howard of Dickson City, PA; five grandchildren: Jason and Erica Runco; Bryan Brozonis; Dalton Brozonis and wife, Alexandra and Wyatt Brozonis; five great grandchildren: Alexander Zang, Finley and Eli Brozonis and Ally and Abigail Runco.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Helen Burnett.

The funeral was held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. from St. Pius X Church, Route 106, Royal, PA, celebrated by Rev. Seth Wasnock. Entombment with military honors, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA.

A viewing was held Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4-7 p.m.

Pallbearers: Bryan Brozonis, Dalton Brozonis, Wyatt Brozonis, Joseph Krupovich, Ryan Krupovich and Rick Weida.

In lieu of flowers, donations were sent to St. John Vianney Parish, 704 Montdale Road, Scott Township, PA 18447.