FOX CHASE, Pa. – Sister Mary Bernarda died at the Basilian monastery in Fox Chase, Pa., on July 17 at the age of 96. Sister had suffered a stroke on July 4 and was treated at Holy Redeemer Hospital. On July 8, she returned to the Basilian Motherhouse in Fox Chase. She departed this earth surrounded by the love, support and care of sisters at the Motherhouse, friends and colleagues with whom she had shared a home, a spiritual life, work, meals and leisure time for many years.