Bernice Killmeyer was born on May 3, 1925 in Pittsburgh. Her parents were Marcus K. Killmeyer, an electrician, and Florence Oakes, both born in Pittsburgh. Bernice's siblings were Robert and Marcus, Jr.

On December 9, 1950, Bernice Swindell, Nurse, 25, married James A. Swindell, a clerk, 28, born in Crafton, Allegheny County.

James A. Swindell died in 1960.

Bernice Swindell died on July 18, 1974. Last residence, Moon Township, Coraopolis, Pa.