Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Strohecker, 80, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Saturday, July 10, 2021 with her loving husband and children by her side.

Bonnie was born to the late Hudson K. Kruger and Harriet E. Kruger (nee Ridinger) on March 10, 1941 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. After graduating from John Harris High School, Bonnie worked as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone. Most importantly, she married James (Jim) Strohecker II in 1960 and devoted her life to her family.Bonnie was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She and Jim enjoyed their lifetime together in Harrisburg among their family and dear friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Hudson and Harriet Kruger, her infant sister Fay Kruger and her brother Frank Kruger. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James Rine Strohecker II, her children James (Wha) Strohecker III, Jeffrey (Peg) Strohecker, and Jill (Steven) Kusic, her grandchildren Rine Strohecker, Kate Strohecker, Patrick Strohecker, Lauren Kusic, Ashley Kusic, Jonathan Strohecker, and Adam Strohecker, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her family extends gratitude to her team of doctors, nurses, and all who cared for her at the Penn State Cancer Institute and to the nurses of Hospice of Central Pennsylvania who assisted Bonnie and her family at home.

A memorial service was held at the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Penn State Cancer Institute or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. To share online condolences please visit BitnerCares.com.