Bernita Sarah Nighswander

LEIPSIC – Bernita Sarah Nighswander, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 6:44 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born November 12, 1930 in Miller City to the late Lewis and Innise (Leip) Moore. On December 28, 1952, she married Albert Nighswander who survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors include 5 children: Rayola (David Humphreys) Risner of McGuffey, Regina Jones of Findlay, Candace "Candy" Richardson of Denison, TX, Albert (Annette) Nighswander of Leipsic and Douglas (Kim) Nighswander of Mandale; 8 grandchildren: Nick, Travis, Kenny, Jade, Elizabeth, Christina, Kayla and Abby; 4 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Janet Moore of Findlay.

She is also preceded in death by 2 sons-in-law: Larry Risner and Keith Richardson; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Nighswander; 4 brothers: Paul (Midge) Panning, Archie (Margaret) Moore, George (JoAnn) Moore and Franklin (LaDonna) Moore; and 2 infant sisters.

Bernita was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting. She was a member of the Belmore and Leipsic United Methodist Church. Bernita was also a member of the Old Maid's Club until 1952. She loved baking and always had her cookie jar and candy bowls full.  Bernita also enjoyed embroidery and spending time with her family.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic with Pastor Laurie Beaty officiating. Burial will follow at West Belmore Cemetery, Belmore.  Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Flag City Honor Flight.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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