Berniece E. Basista Fine – Whitsett
Berniece E. Basista Fine, 63, of Whitsett, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at her home. Born Jan. 24, 1958, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank Basista Sr. and Darlene Mihalcin Basista. A lifelong resident of Whitsett, Mrs. Fine was a restaurant owner of Bernie’s Diner for over 15 years. She also rescued dalmatians. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Fine Jr., to whom she was married for 46 years; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Katie Fine III of Rostraver, Michael and Mary Ann Fine of Bethel Park; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Glenda Basista of Belle Vernon, and Joe and Stacey Basista of Rostraver; sister, Sherry Adams of Whitsett; grandchildren, Kenneth Fine IV, Rob LaKandula, Matthew McGee, Kyleigh McGee, Sophie “Babydoll” Fine and Alexis Smith; nieces, Alicia and Julie; and her pet dogs, Skynyrd, Skinny “Bones,” Skully and Marshall. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Basista. A celebration of Berniece’s life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, Pa., 724-736-2515. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Berniece to SARC Sarcoma Research. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
