Mrs. Bodnar, as I always referred to her, was incredibly sincere and a very loving person. She was beautiful in every way and her compassion and commitment to her family and friends was clearly evident throughout her life. She was especially kind to animals and had a great affinity for them. Recently, I reminded son Peter of the time his Mum took us to the Pittsburgh Zoo as children. I'll never forget standing off to the side and watching in utter amazement as Mrs. Bodnar spoke sweetly and with great empathy to a full grown Lioness who, by my sheer amazement, poured her heart out to Peter's Mum. The Lioness was moaning loudly to her as if to say, look at what has become of me...Oh whoa to me! Mrs. Bodnar's understanding and her direct reassurance to the unfortunate creature definitely buoyed it's spirits. She connected. That was one of her many gifts. She connected with people, animals, everyone. A wonderfully generous and kind woman. I love her and will think of her with great fondness and respect forever. May G-d rest her soul and keep her warm through eternity. Love you, Mrs. B!
