Ann C. (Kollar) Bernard, age 59, of High Hill Road, Slatington PA, died Monday, May 5, 2003 in her home. She was the Wife of Louis E. Bernard. The couple celebrated their 36th Wedding Anniversary last June.

Born in Phoenixville PA, she was the daughter of Catherine A. (Chiyka) Kollar of Phoenixville and the late Rudolph F. Kollar. She was a School Counselor at Slatington Elementary School of the Northern Lehigh School District for 16 years. She was a Member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Slatington PA. She was Past President of the Northern Lehigh Community Service Coalition and Past President of the Slatington Jr. Women's Club.

She is survived by her Husband and Mother; Sons, Louis E. Bernard, Jr. of Lock Haven PA, David D. Bernard of Kenneth Square PA and Jonathan J. Bernard of Raleigh NC; Daughter, Jennifer A. Bernard of Kansas City KS; Brother, Francis R. Kollar of Phoenixville PA; and Sister, Catherine A. Byrne of Spring City PA.

Funeral Services will be held 9:15 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA, followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 633 W. Washington St., Slatington PA. Family and Friends may call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Friday in the Funeral Home. Interment in the Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Slatington PA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 90127, Allentown PA 18109-0127.