Shirley (Bernhardt) Spara obituary: Shirley (Bernhardt) Spara's Obituary, Syracuse

In Memory Of
Shirley Anne (Bernhardt) Spara
1938 - 2022

Obituary photo of Shirley (Bernhardt) Spara, Syracuse-NY
Obituary photo of Shirley (Bernhardt) Spara, Syracuse-NY

In Memory Of
Shirley Anne (Bernhardt) Spara
1938 - 2022

Shirley Anne Bernhardt Spara, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 17th.

Shirley was born June 18, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to the union of Theodore and Margaret Bernhardt. She lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. She was formerly employed at the Syracuse School District. Shirley enjoyed listening to country music and loved to watch Hee-Haw re-runs. Shirley loved having her family over and helping her daughters cook; but, her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her four sons, Edward (Susan), John, James and Carl (Brenda); three daughters, Carol (Winfred) Davis, Peggy (Wayne) Mike and Brenda Spara, all of Syracuse. Shirley was a loving grandmother to 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Margaret Bernhardt; brother, Teddy; sisters, Laura, Betty, Rose and Katherine and her beloved dog, “King” who was always at her side.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd 12-2pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals in North Syracuse with a service to follow at 2pm.

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Shirley Anne Bernhardt Spara, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 17th.

Shirley was born June 18, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to the union of Theodore and Margaret Bernhardt. She lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. She was formerly employed at the Syracuse School District. Shirley enjoyed listening to country music and loved to watch Hee-Haw re-runs. Shirley loved having her family over and helping her daughters cook; but, her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her four sons, Edward (Susan), John, James and Carl (Brenda); three daughters, Carol (Winfred) Davis, Peggy (Wayne) Mike and Brenda Spara, all of Syracuse. Shirley was a loving grandmother to 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Margaret Bernhardt; brother, Teddy; sisters, Laura, Betty, Rose and Katherine and her beloved dog, “King” who was always at her side.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd 12-2pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals in North Syracuse with a service to follow at 2pm.

To share a memory of Shirley or to leave a special message for the family, please click the share memories button above.

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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Service

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 2:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

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