Bernadine Marie

Rykowski

Bernadine Marie Rykowski, 92, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026, in Liza’s Place. She was born on December 22, 1933, in Benwood, WV a daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine (Reineke) Callendar. Bernadine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was involved with the funeral committee and the church prayer line. She worked as an RN at East Ohio Regional Hospital for many years and retired from Bellaire Hospital. She enjoyed playing cards, games, being outdoors and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Bernadine is survived by her three children, Stephen (Judith) Rykowski, Judy (Donnie) Leonard, and Mark (Judith) Rykowski; eleven grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; a great great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Rykowski in 2000; a son, David Rykowski in 2012; three brothers, Don, Bob, and Jack; and three sisters, Joanne, Sally, and Arlene.

Friends may call Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2 - 6 pm in the Wilson Funeral Home, Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 20 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry on Monday at 12:30 pm with Father Thomas Marut officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.