Bernice Mc Pheron

Bernice Peterson McPheron, 85, of Mecca Twp., died at St. Elizabeth Health Center Hospital on Dec. 2, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1927 in Mecca, Ohio, a daughter of the late Mont and Tinnie Peterson. Bernice was a life-long resident of Mecca. She had owned and operated Bernice's Beauty Salon for 47 years and was still able to style hair until shortly before her death. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth McPheron, a brother, Grant Peterson and a sister Alta Stevens She leaves behind her son Timothy (Vicki) McPheron of Mecca, five grandsons Mike (Debbie), Matthew (Jennifer) Austin, Michael (Kayla) and Christopher McCoy and four great-grandchildren Zack, Nicole, Andy and Timothy. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7PM at the Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel in Cortland. Burial will be in the East Mecca Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to extend their appreciation for the wonderful care provided by St. Elizabeth's Cardio Vascular care unit, and to thank all of the family and friends who provided so much prayer and Support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Research foundation, 2700 Patriot Blvd. Suire 420, Cleveland OH 44131. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com