Bernard T. “Bernie” Worden died suddenly on November 11, 2010 of heart failure, beloved life partner of the late Richard Gursky. Bernard was a kind hearted, loving and selfless friend to everyone who knew him. Bernard worked for more than 10 years for the former Tim Condron Florist of Shadyside as "Buyer, Retail Manager and the Personality of the Business." Bernard was born in Pittsburgh on February 18, 1954, the son of the late Edward J. and Wilma Macko Worden. Bernard was also preceded in death by his sisters Geralyn "Lyn" Yarows and Marguerite Worden. He is survived by his siblings Suzanne (Bobby) Fagan of Wildwood Crest NJ, Kathy (Mike) Gandley of Ypsilanti Mi, and Edward "Ed" (Debbie) of Pittsburgh Pa; his beloved nephews Jesse Gandley and Kevin Yarows and his favorite niece Kristen Yarows. Friends Received FRIDAY ONLY, November 19, 2010, 5-8 PM in BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Brookline, 412.343.1506. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Sat at 9:30 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1915 Broadway Ave. Beechview. Burial will take place privately in Queen of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in Bernard's name can be made to the Homeless Children's Education Fund www.homelessfund.org 2100 Smallman St. 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222. Anyone whose life was touched by Bernard is also invited to continue the celebration of Bernard's life at a luncheon beginning at 11:30 AM at The Pittsburgh Golf Club, 5280 Northumberland St., Pgh., PA 15217. www.ballfc.com obit