Bertha Marie Shimko

Born in Stamford, Connecticut on March 24, 1923, daughter of Peter and Stella (Ornowski) Kitlas. Raised and educated in Stamford, Bertha graduated from Holy Cross Catholic School. In 1965, she and her family moved to South Florida where she and her husband Frank owned and operated Frank and Bert Produce in Miramar for many years.

Survived by 11 children, Jeffery F. Shimko, Dennis J. Shimko,Richard P. Shimko, Gary N. Shimko, Tyrone J. Shimko, Robert Mocarski, Andrea Grabowski, Janice Zannino, Donald Mocarski, Diane Flanagan and Michelle Weaver, 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Shimko in 1988.

Visitation on Friday, January 13th from 5-9 P.M. at Fred Hunters University Home, 2401 South University Drive, Davie. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. at St. David Catholic Church, 3900 South University Drive, Davie. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

Burial will follow at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale.