Subscribe to updates for Bernice Maiocco

Bernice E. Maiocco, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away early Monday morning in the Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, with her family by her side. Her husband, the late Leonard Maiocco, Sr., passed away on April 28, 2015. The couple had been married nearly 55 years.

Bernice was born May 19, 1935 in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Evelyn Balish DiEsso. She attended the Our Lady of Sorrows School in South Orange, New Jersey and went on to graduate from the Columbia High School in South Orange/Maplewood, New Jersey. Bernice was a woman of strong faith and passed on the importance of faith and devotion to the Catholic church to her family. She was a devoted member of the St. Thomas More St Mary’s Parish Community and attended Mass faithfully at St. Thomas More Church.

Bernice loved her family more than life itself. She taught her children how to treat others fairly, pray, sing, play tennis, swim, drive a boat, water ski, bowl, play cards, scrabble (QUA), and cook wonderful meals…not forgetting her rice pudding and Italian cookies.

Her family will always remember her infectious laughter and beautiful smile that would light up a room. She made everyone feel welcome in her home. Neighbors and family looked forward to her holiday parties, with luscious hors d’oeuvres and singing at the player piano.

She loved watching her grandchildren play sports, perform on stage, receive sacraments, graduate and just have them go to her house and be together.

Surviving Bernice are her children Victoria Barcarola; Leonard, Jr. & Wife Christa Maiocco, Lance & Wife Joann Maiocco; beloved sister, Peggy Padalino; grandchildren, Johnny, Trina, Adriana, Leonard, III, Alaina, Michael, Julie, Danny, Taylor and Lance, Jr., her 5 Great Grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, who adored their very sweet aunt.

Bernice was preceded in death by siblings Julie, Joe, Dolly, Frankie, Neffie and Joanie DiEsso, Marion Jovanis, Gloria Saponara and Sonny DiEsso. Sadly, Joanie passed away in December and Gloria passed away 2 days after Bernice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10am in the St. Thomas More Church,105 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, by Rev. Stephen Bosomafi, pastor.

Immediately following the Mass all are invited to the James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 Gravity Rd., Lake Ariel, from 11:15am to 1:15pm to share in a time of remembrance and fellowship to celebrate the beautiful life of Bernice.

Interment, Private and at the convenience of the family.