Bernadine "Bernice" T. Kopka, 91, of West Pittston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Plymouth, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Pauline Ziolkowski Jubinski. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a dietary aide at the Hampton House, Wilkes-Barre.

Bernice was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was cherished by her family and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Wilkes-Barre, for their kind and compassionate care given to Bernice.

Surviving is her son, Joseph Kopka and his companion, Mary Pat Duffy, Pittston; grandson, Benjamin Kopka and his companion, Erin Williams, Shavertown; brother, Bernard Jubinski and wife, Edna, Bloomsburg; two nephews, Jake Shiko and Michael Jubinski; niece, Sherry Dietz.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Dietz and her beloved fur baby, Pumpkin.

The funeral will be private at the convenience of the family.