Bessie Jones (nee Paraschak), of Elmer, NJ, age 93, passed away on December 24, 2023.

Born in Cecil, NJ, Bessie lived in Williamstown before settling in Elmer.  She worked at the First National Bank of Elmer, served as a school board secretary, and was a dedicated homemaker.  Bessie loved listening and dancing to Polka music, enjoyed reading, and was an avid Phillies fan.  Above all, she treasured her time spent with family.

Beloved wife of the late Oliver "O.P." Jones.  Devoted mother of Deborah Jones (Tomas Wolff) and Lorraine Berks (Paul Trumbull, Jr.).  Loving grandmother of Jason Berks (Shannon), Lindsay Podsobinski (Chris), and Ryne Berks.  Loving great grandmother of Harrison, Eleanor, Callahan, Sullivan, Carter, Maddox, Emmerson, and Kamryn.  She was predeceased by her siblings Helen Hart (Walter), Anna Paraschak, John Paraschak (Lillian) and Michael Paraschak (Mary).

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, December 29th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main Street, Williamstown, where a funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM.  Burial will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elmer Public Library, 120 S. Main Street, Elmer, NJ 08318.