Kathryn “Kay” Bonzo, 81, of New Sewickley Township, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 1, 2018. She was born April 5, 1937 in Economy Township, PA, daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (Cline) Rinard.
She was a faithful member of the Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the Choir.
She married the love of her life, Gayle O. Bonzo on September 11, 1954. Together they owned and operated Valley View Farm. Family was always her top priority. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with an unconditional love. She was their biggest encourager in any endeavor. Kay’s most important legacy was her love for her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ; and her unwavering commitment to Him. She attended church regularly and raised her family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Her home was filled with the Biblical based teachings and constantly taught her children and grandchildren the principles of God’s love, goodness and mercy; and the importance of following Jesus in Salvation.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert Rinard and her sister Marceline Rinard West.
Kay is survived by her loving husband of 63 years: Gayle O. Bonzo; one son: Kevin Bonzo and his partner Brian Heilman, York, PA; two daughters and sons-in-law: Karen (Gary) Hockenberry; Kimberly (Dean) Mayhue; four grandchildren: Katelyn (Steven) Adams, Kurt (Britany) Hockenberry, Kameron Mayhue, Kaleb Mayhue; three great grandchildren: Gracelyn, Clayton and Christian Hockenberry, everyone of New Sewickley Township.
Friends will be received Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Additional visitation will be Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 4607 Rochester Road, New Brighton, PA 15066 where her service will begin at 11 a.m., with Rev. James Krouse, officiating. Private interment will be in the Garden of the Resurrection at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
The family wishes to express special thanks to the Physicians and Staff of Heritage Valley, Beaver for their kind and compassionate care. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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