Anita Bernson (Raphael) was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 6, 1927. She passed away peacefully on March 11 at her residence in Bethesda, MD. Anita moved from West Orange, New Jersey where she lived most of her life to Bethesda at the beginning of the year.
Funeral services will be held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, New Jersey on March 14 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service.
Anita leaves behind her sister, Rhoda, her two daughters, Suesan Jones and Judi Weltmann, her son-in-law Allen, grandchildren, David, Amy, Lori, Amy, Rena, Michael and Leah as well as 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: JSSA Hospice, 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 in honor of Anita Bernson.