Bonnie L. (Stewart) James

Bonnie L. (Stewart) James, 78, of Williamsburg, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2023, at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in 1945 in Altoona, daughter of the late John Stewart and Kathryn (Shamp) Seilhamer.

She is survived by five children: Becky L. Brenneman (Louis), Mindy L. Bishop (David), Tina L. Bowmaster (Randall), David L. James (Valarie), and Daniel L. James (Shane), all of Williamsburg; twelve grandchildren: Joshua King (Adia), Hannah Brenneman, Brandon Bishop (Kayanna), Nathan Bishop, Alyssa Bowmaster (Tyler), Cassidy Bowmaster (Bennett), Dylan James, Anthony James, Abby James, Kyler James (Aya), Alex James, and Evan James; a great-grandaughter, Mina; a sister, Sharlene Kearney (Walter), of Naples, Florida; a half-brother, Zane Seilhamer (Kathy), of Altoona; numerous special nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her dog, Carla.

Bonnie was a 1963 graduate of Altoona High School. She was employed at Williamsburg High School for 30 years, as the high school secretary, until her retirement in 2007. Bonnie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg.

She loved spending time with her family and supporting all of her grandchildren’s activities. Bonnie was the backbone of her family and held dignity, grace, and strength through every aspect of her life. She enjoyed baking, cooking, playing cards with card club ladies, and attending monthly lunches with her cousins.

A funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Pastor Tiffany Marvich officiated. Private interment was held at Shellytown-Fairview Cemetery, rural Williamsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Bonnie can be made to the Williamsburg Food Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church c/o Food Pantry, 217 Plum Street, Williamsburg, PA 16693 or to the American Diabetes Association – Western Division, 112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home, Inc, Williamsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com).