Bessie Tema (Spain) Rovner, age 97 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ.

Bessie was born in Philadelphia to the Late Nathan and Anna (Kuntzman) Spain and was a resident of Vineland for most of her life. She was a member of the Pioneer Woman and truly enjoyed sharing time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph M. Rovner in 2006.

Bessie is survived by her two beloved children; Cory Rovner of Mt. Laurel, NJ and Shari (Rovner) Sternfels of Vineland, NJ. Her three grandchildren; Nadine (Rovner) Raggio (Thomas) of Somerdale, NJ, Joel Rovner of Magnolia, NJ and Chase A. Sternfels (Kimberly) of Mt. Airy, PA, and by her great-granddaughter Hazel Raggio. Along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are private.

Donations in memory of Bessie may be made to the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wbfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.