Bernice F. McCandless, nee Salwach; beloved mother of Andrew (Pamela), Mary, Christine, the late Debi Saltas and the late Margo Gentry; cherished grandmother of Danny, Lisa, Stacy, Michael and Matthew; great-grandmother of Caden, Chase, Aaron and Ryan. Bernice was the matriarch of her family and worked very hard as a long-time server at Biancalana's Elmcrest Banquets to support them. She was a beautiful, strong, women who loved her family, coffee, wine, lottery tickets and gambling in Las Vegas.  Heaven certainly gained another angel.  Bernice will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, we love you.

Visitation, Saturday, from 10 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. For information, The Elms Funeral Home at 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com