Bernadette T. Kennedy

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernadette T. Kennedy of Rochester, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernadette left this world on March 9, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernadette T. Kennedy to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dominica Polisso and Jim Polisso. She is survived by: her husband John; her daughters, Kelly Bielawski and Amy Tassone (Frank); her grandchildren, Russell Bielawski, Evelyn Jankowski (Greg), Andrew Bielawski (Jessie), Nico and Ava; her sisters, Gloria Kadar and Noelle Polisso; and her stepchildren, John Kennedy (Elaine), Michael Kennedy (Katie), Patrick Kennedy, Kate Rhinehart (Allen) and Matthew Kennedy (Kristi).

Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Malpezzi Funeral Home (8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

When Alzheimer's began to take hold in late 2019, her faith and fighting spirit stepped up, too.