Resident of St. Louis, MO

Former resident of Sunnyvale, current resident of St. Louis, MO. Bernadette K. Tapella, (nee Kelly), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Monday, January 6, 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Tapella; dearest mother of Julia (Brian) Mc- Crone, Lisa Tapella and Robert Tapella; dear grandmother of Michael, Emily and Thomas McCrone, Sam (Katy), Joe (Maddie), Tim and Ben Leach; great-grandmother ofWren; sister-in-law of Frances Kostelnik and Lynn Tapella; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rosati-Kain Academy Scholarship Fund, 4389 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO63108.

Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com