Sharon R. Bradley

Sharon R. Bradley                         “beloved mother and grandmother”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Sharon R. Bradley, 83, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Coudersport, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, after a long illness.

Born on Thursday, March 28, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was a daughter of Charles and Carolyn Bennet Dunn. On September 19, 1959 in Niagara Falls, she married Robert C. “Bob” Bradley, who passed away on October 18, 2006.

Sharon was a graduate of LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls. She later graduated from BOCES in Olean, NY, as a Registered Nurse.

She was employed by the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean and later was employed by the Oswayo Valley School District, Shinglehouse, in the cafeterias. Sharon and her husband owned and operated the former Northwoods Tavern in Coudersport for several years.

A faithful woman, Sharon read her Bible daily. She was a member of Obi Community Church in Obi, NY. She was a former member of Eulalia Chapter #148 OES in Coudersport and a former member of Eureka Chapter #52 OES in Shinglehouse. She enjoyed bowling, playing Skipbo, and playing Candy Crush on her iPad. She was an avid reader. Her greatest love was her family.

Left to cherish her memory are a son, John R. (Barbara) Bradley of Shinglehouse; a daughter, Diana M. Cabisca of Shinglehouse; her adopted daughter, Jill R. Krutza of Shinglehouse; two grandchildren, Kaleb R. Cabisca and Kylee M. Cabisca, both of Shinglehouse; a brother, Charles R. “Red” (Karen) Dunn of Niagara Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Sharon was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers.

To pay your respects to Sharon and her family, calling hours will be held from 10am to 11am on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, with funeral services following at 11am with Alan Mertsock, pastor of Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Bell Run Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.

Sharon entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Sharon, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.