Obituaries

Bernadine Ann Dudley, 91, of Florence, KY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was born November 2, 1932 in Port Vue, PA to the late Stephen and Anna Caroline Kasmarik. Bernie was a devout Catholic and had been a life long member of St. Paul Church in Florence. She prayed her Rosary every day. She was also involved in the Florence Senior Center and her TWA Retirement group, and she loved traveling.

Bernie didn’t let her age slow her down; she stayed active up until the end of her life. She enjoyed working out at the Planet Fitness in Florence and spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Her favorite times were when she would get the whole family together. She loved to cook, and she especially enjoyed making her “famous” apple pie.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Richard E. Dudley Sr., her parents, Stephen and Anna Caroline, and her brothers: Richard Kasmarik and Arthur “Sonny” Kasmarik. Bernie is survived by her loving children: Kathy Woodsmall, Richard E. Dudley Jr., David Alan Dudley and Kelly (Jeff) Doll, her beloved grandchildren: Taylor Doll, Austin (Hannah) Doll, Brein (Josh Carrol) Dudley, Korbin (Matt Glad) Dudley and Anna Caroline (Jeremiah Cupps) Doll. 4 cherished great-grandchildren and one on the way, and several other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A visitation will be held for Bernie on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 10:00am until 12:15pm at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately following at 1:00pm at St. Paul Church, 7301 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042. She will be Entombed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger, KY following the Mass.

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Bernie to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.