A funeral service was held June 14 for Bertha (Bernice) Tomkunas, 81. She passed away at home suddenly on June 11. She was born in Jersey City and was a lifelong resident. Bertha was a receptionist in the Pediatrics Dept. of Jersey City Medical Center for many years, retiring several years ago. An active member of the Grandview Terrace Seniors and a member of the Jimmy King Assoc., she was a lover of nature and natural things. A member of Grace Gospel Church in Jersey City, she is survived by her best friend, Nancy Marin; her sister-in-law, Mary Tomkunas; nieces, Patricia Mercuri, Sue Ellen Cooper-Jones and nephew, Michael Tomkunas; also cousins, Ann MacArthur, Lillian Flanover and Fr. John Wilitis. She was predeceased by her brothers, Anthony and Joseph Tomkunas. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.