In Memoriam

This humble, gentle man died September 9, 2005 when his truck was hit by an improvised explosive device in Iraq. He was commander of a convoy of tanker trucks delivering fuel to military bases. He was a civilian contractor who believed in his mission, our troops and our president and wanted to be a part of something that made a difference. He was born December 17, 1950 and lived in Bradford, PA until his early 20s when he moved to York, PA. He began driving truck in 1971 and had a 30+-year history of driving over-the-road without a chargeable accident. In 1984, he and his wife Beverly moved to Georgia and in 1998 to Florida. He did not have any children. He enjoyed riding motorcycle most of his life and owned several Harley Davidsons. Long rides in the country were his favorite kind of ride. He never tired of watching sunrises and sunsets. In the early 1990s, motorcycles were replaced with sailboats. He loved the quietness of moving through the water under sail. Sunrises and sunsets were even more beautiful on the water. His desire was to live aboard a boat when he retired and sail the Caribbean. He loved pizza, ice cream and chocolate muffins. His laughter was contagious. His words were few, but when he spoke, they were wise words. He was a trustee at Northside Baptist Church, a tireless worker, keeping the grounds beautiful. His actions demonstrated his faithful stewardship of God’s gifts. Over the years, this phenomenal man has touched hearts and minds all over the world; family, childhood friends, riding companions, fellow sailors and newly made friends who stood side by side with him supporting our troops in a hostile environment. He was a hero, a term that he would not want applied to him because in his mind, he was just doing his job. He is survived by his wife Beverly, mother Kathleen Carnes, sister Rita Bergen and extended family that includes five nieces, three nephews, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Loved by all, he will be sorely missed.

Edmund Case

8/11/1993

James C. Clark III

6/22/1950-4/20/2009

James C. Clark III, 58, of 5395 Market St., Warren, passed away Monday, April 20th, 2009. Born June 22, 1950 in Bradford, he was a son of the late James C. and Tillie Jane (Cosky) Clark. He was a 1969 graduate of Bradford High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. He worked as a Laser Technician for General Electric. Surviving is one daughter: Ashley D. Clark of Auburn NY, two sons: Eric J. Clark of Auburn NY, Nicholas I. Clark of Pittsburgh, two sisters: Janet C. Pugrant of Bradford, and Jill DiFonzo of Erie, one brother: Jody Clark of Bradford, and one grandchild: Eris Clark, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials if desired may be made to American Cancer Society McKean Co. Unit, PO Box 67 Bradford, PA 16701. Online condolences may be sent to Hollenbeck Cahill.

Richard Confer

Kenneth E. Covell

4/24/1951-8/5/2008

Kenneth E. Covell, age 57, of Canton, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 5, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on April 24, 1951 in Bradford, Penn. to Betty Covell and the late Ralph Covell. He was a graduate of Bradford High School and Erie Technical College (AS in Engineering). Kenneth owned Covell Services and developed tools for the Penngold (oil exploration) Company. He attended the Eleventh Street Church of God. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Becky Covell, in 1988 and a sister. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Misty (Poletsky) Covell, to whom he was married in 1998; his sons, David Covell of Canton, Zachary and Jimmy Covell; daughters, Mariah and Becky Covell, all of the home; mother, Betty Covell of Bradford, Penn. and one brother and sister.

Henry Crick

11/1988

Dale Edmonds

12/21/1974

Robert Fowler

Rob Fuller

4/30/1951-2/1/2001

John Gigliotti

5/4/2001

James Gustafson

11/11/2000

John Gutelius

5/27/1993

Marcia Johnson

Robert S. Kemick

5/14/1951-7/29/2009

Robert S. Kemick, 58, of North East, PA, formerly of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. Born May 14, 1951, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Jean Marie (Lyons) and James A. Kemick, Sr. who survives of Bradford. Mr. Kemick was a 1969 graduate of Bradford Area High School. On October 2, 1969 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp., he served during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged August 30, 1971. He returned home from the service and worked with his father. He then worked for the Ironworker's Local Union #772 in Clearfield and later as a project manager for the construction of papers mills throughout the United States. In addition to his father he is survived by his girlfriend Elizabeth Seitz of North East, three daughters, Sarah Kemick of Olyphant, Jenette Kemick and Jessica Kemick Abplanalp, a son, James Kemick all of Bradford, two sisters, Julie Zuckerman and Karen Kemick, a brother, James A. Kemick, Jr. all of Bradford, 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am on Tuesday August 4, 2009 in St. Bernard Church with the Rev. Leo Gallina, pastor as celebrent. Military Honors will be accorded immediately after the mass. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery. Memorial contributions my be made to the Hospice of Erie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Karl A. Kohler

1/28/1951-12/22/2009

Karl A. Kohler, age 58, of Ellicottville, New York, formerly of Snowbrook Road, Great Valley, New York died early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2009 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York following a long fought illness. Born on January 28, 1951 in Bradford, Pa. he was the son of Jeanette Brown Kohler and the late Alan Kohler. Mr. Kohler was married in Ellicottville, New York on August 12, 1978 to his wife Patricia Wolf. Mr. Kohler was employed with the Holiday Valley Resort for over 35 years working as the assistant Greenskeeper and also the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol. He was an avid outdoorsman who skied extensively throughout North America. He was well known for the maple syrup he made with his parents. Mr. Kohler was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bradford, Pa and a member of the National Ski Patrol. He was also a member of the Tuesday night Holiday Valley men’s Golf League. Surviving besides his wife and mother are: 2 daughters, Kate Kohler, Colorado and Laura Kohler, Ellicottville, New York; 2 sisters, LaVonne? Yetman, Killbuck, New York and Donna (Larry) Sinibaldi, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol. E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com.

Doug Lattin

11/11/1972

Keith Littlefield

Thomas McAndrew

8/4/1985

I. Allan McCreadie, Jr.

10/30/51-1/13/08

I. Allan McCreadie, Jr., age 56, a native of Bradford, passed away January 13, 2008 at his residence in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Born in Clearfield, PA on October 30, 1951, he was a son of the late I. Allan McCreadie, Sr. and Suzanne Palmer McCreadie. He graduated in 1969 from Bradford High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked at Dresser Manufacturing prior to entering the U.S. Air Force in 1978. During his 20 year career, he was stationed in Korea, Germany, and Somalia, and also served in the Persian Gulf War, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was the Red Horse Head Operations Supervisor for Hulburt Air Force Base at retirement. He was very active in several bowling and softball leagues, as well as being an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a member of VFW #2824 in Arcadia, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father. Besides his mother, survivors include his wife of 28 years, Samantha Heineman; two sons, Steven McCreadie, wife Sarah, of Fort Walton Beach, FL and Aaron McCreadie of Auburn, WA; two brothers, James McCreadie, wife Donna, of Bradford, PA and Charles McCreadie, wife Deborah, of Erie, PA; father-in-law, Paul Heineman, wife Alice; two sisters-in-law, Faye Evans, husband David, and Fran Kovie; an aunt, Vivian Dysko, of Arcadia, FL; 4 grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews. Online condolences may be sent to Hollenbeck Cahill.

Eugene Melnichak

7/26/1974

Arthur Mitchell

John Neal

1/4/1980

John Paglianite

7/9/2003

Robert Pascarella

11/1/1968

Donna Payne

1/6/1996

Paul Polehonki

9/8/1990

Frederick P. Price

11/5/1951 - 7/19/2007

Bradley Rankin

11/19/1980

Sherry Riggs Lamberson

2005

Tom Sayers

2/6/2001

Maryann Shuey Tremaine

6/27/1994

Barbara Smith Godding

2/2/2002

Roger Smith

12/11/04

April Thompson

6/13/1976

Elizabeth(Betty) A.

Tingley

Cochran

9/9/1951 - 6/8/2009

Betty A. Cochran, 57, of 280 Seaward Ave., Bradford, died Monday, June 8th, 2009 at The Pavilion at BRMC. Born September 9, 1951 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Merle Tingley and Anna (Gatesman) Tingley who survives her of Bradford. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday June 12, 2009 at 11:00am in St. Francis Church with the Rev. Samuel Slocum, pastor as celebrent. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Patricia Tingley Gross

12/13/1951-7/4/2009

Patricia A. Gross, 57, of Smethport, died Saturday (July 4, 2009) at Bradford Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gross was born on Dec. 13, 1951, in Bradford, the daughter of Frank and Margaret Tingley. A graduate of Bradford Area High School, Mrs. Gross worked for AVX Inc., until becoming disabled in 1988. She was a longtime member of Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle and a member of various church groups. Mrs. Gross is survived by her mother,; her husband, Gerald A. Gross; two sons, Thomas Gross and Samuel Gross; a daughter Molly VanCamp; two grandsons and two granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her father, two sisters, Sandra Morey and Marsha Jean Tingley and a brother, Duane Tingley.