Bonnie J.

Gonzalez

Bonnie J. Gonzalez, age 71, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. Bonnie was born and raised in Chester, PA, graduating from Notre Dame Catholic School in Moylan, PA. She would go on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, receiving training for the role at the Chester Upland Practical Nursing Program. Prior to her retirement, Bonnie dedicated over 25 years of her life to caring for others as a nurse at Wallingford Nursing and Rehab.

She resided in the Folsom section of Ridley Township for many years and, more recently, in Middletown Delaware with her daughter, Lisa.

In her free time, Bonnie enjoyed watching the Hallmark channel, solving puzzles, and playing casino games on her phone. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Whether it was casino trips with Mary, the unforgettable "Thelma & Louise" roadtrips with Flossy, or simply spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, those moments meant everything to her.

Bonnie and Flossy's adventures took them across the country, with stops in Texas, Kansas, Arizona, and Nevada. Bonnie also enjoyed trips to Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Disney World and Ocean City Maryland. Her favorite trips were the annual family vacations in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. As long as Bonnie was surrounded by her family, she was happy wherever life took her.

Bonnie was previously a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Chester, PA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marge Beitzel; her brother, Thomas Beitzel; her daughter Christina Gonzalez; and her beloved husband, David Gonzalez who passed away in 2016.

Bonnie leaves behind her loving children, whom she loved whole heartedly: Kimberly Gonzalez, Lisa Hoffman (Marc), Kristy Gross (William), and Nivia Gonzalez. Her loving siblings: Peggy Nash, Catherine McGeehan (Neil), Bill Beitzel (Flossy), Ellie Beitzel, Barbara Beitzel, and Bobby Beitzel (Sue), John Beitzel (Hai Yan) and Harry Beitzel. Her grandchildren, who were truly her world, including Tony Gonzalez, Tyler Gonzalez (Kayla), Nathan Hoffman, Sierra Hoffman, Logan Wolfe, Brody Wolfe, TJ Karpin, and Angel Gonzalez. She was blessed with two great- grandchildren Taliah and Tristan Gonzalez whom she adored beyond measure. Bonnie also leaves behind her beloved nephew, Christopher Beitzel, with whom she shared a particularly close bond as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Viewing: Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston, PA 19014. Funeral Service: Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:30am. Burial: Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.