Angel Mom, Grandmother, Sister, RN and Care Giver

Bonnie Lou McElrath was an Angel Mom, Grandmother, Sister, and Registered Nurse who dedicated her life for caring and healing others. She is forever known for her gift of serving all those in need in healing, peace, and comfort.

Bonnie died on Sunday June 9, 2024, in State College, PA; she was 86.

Bonnie was born on April 29, 1938 to the late William F. Fetter and Marion M. Bond in Berwick, PA.

Bonnie attended Harrisburg Polyclinic and was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years.  Her duties and career included a lead Operating Room Nurse, Private Duty Nurse, Berwick Hospital and Berwick Retirement Care Facility Supervisory RN.  During her 40 plus tenure as a Registered Nurse she received several awards and was often "requested" to be a family's primary nurse.  She was always caring for her family, extended family, and friends at a moment's notice.  She was called to care and bring comfort and peace to anyone who asked.  In addition to being the Family Nurse on any and all Health-related matters, Bonnie was always very conscientious in serving her patients with dignity, respect and true compassion.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Dennis C. McElrath, his wife, Kathy Ann K. McElrath and grandchildren, Ava Kimie, Charles Christian and Hugh Eric McElrath of State College, PA; grandson, Kyle Batton; her sister, Linda Mae Watts and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Fetter; sister, Sally Ann Johnson and grandson, Ethan James McElrath. Bonnie found so much joy being with her family and grandchildren. In her later years, Bonnie was often found outside manicuring her lawn and flower beds, visiting friends and family and quiet times with her cats which she loved dearly. Bonnie always greeted others with a Big Smile, Hug, and "I Love You" and so many people shared that she was an Angel. During her time in State College, she so enjoyed extending her smiles to everyone as a Greeter at Christ Community Church

A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College, PA. The visitation will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  A Service will follow from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and reception immediately following from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers please donate on behalf of Bonnie Lou McElrath to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (panurses@psna.org) or the American Kidney Association (www.kidneyfund.org).

Arrangements are entrusted to the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com