Lawrence G. "Budgie" West

Lawrence G. "Budgie" West, 85, of 26 Lake Circle Drive, Bradford, passed away, Monday, May 11, 2015, at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born March 24, 1930, in Bradford he was a son of the late Chester and Thelma (Oakley) West. He was a 1948 graduate of Bradford High School.

On December 27, 1950 in St. Patrick's Church in Salamanca, he married Dorothy L. "Dotty" (Shinners) West who died on March 31, 2012.

Mr. West had worked for Monroe Calculator Company, W.R.Case & Sons Cutlery and later for the YMCA. In the 1970's he began employment with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and was a Conservation Officer for 15 years. He also taught the Hunter Safety Course.

He was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on Quaker Lake with his friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.   

Surviving are three daughters, Ann (Terry) Story, of Charlotte, TN, Susan (Jim) Yeager, of Bradford and, Karen (Ozzie) Morgan, of Washington. ME, a sister, Joyce VanHoutte, of Collier TN, four grandchildren, Starr (Melvin) Isaac, Michael Pugrant, Kerry Ann Richards and Kelli Lott, three great grandchildren Aaron Wygant, Raven Richards & Larry Lott, and two great great grandchildren, Maci and Delaney. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother Dale O. West.

Family will be receiving friends on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 4 to 7pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc 372 East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held on Friday at 11:00AM with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Mausoleum entombment will be in St Bernard Mausoleum.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or McKean County VNA Hospice 1223 E Main St Bradford, PA 16701.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Sue, so sorry to hear about your dad. He is at peace.
— Patty Vecellio

Sue, so sorry to hear the lost of your Dad,you are in my thoughts and prayers,I love when he came into walmart.He always have the bigest smile of his face. and he would always say there's my girl,how are you doing todayI ? I will truly miss see him.may he rest in peace.
— Ann

Please know that my thoughts are with all of you. Your Dad was a great guy! I feel blessed that he was part of my life as a child growing up in Bradford.
— Elaine Bisker Nau

Sue, So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Tina Hallock

Sue, so sorry to hear about your dad. He is at peace.
— Patty Vecellio

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is never easy saying good-bye. Thoughts and prayers are heading your way.
— Sharon Rowe Ross

I have known Larry my entire life. Many great memories from picking grapes for his homemade wine to sitting on the porch sampling the wine, talking about everything or nothing. Even just sitting there watching the world go by. The neighborhood will never be the same as the "Mayor of Kenmar Acres" is back with the love of his life. RIP Larry, you will be missed. -"#4 Daughter"
— Chris Moore

Condolences

  • Sue, so sorry to hear about your dad. He is at peace.

    — Patty Vecellio
  • Sue, so sorry to hear the lost of your Dad,you are in my thoughts and prayers,I love when he came into walmart.He always have the bigest smile of his face. and he would always say there's my girl,how are you doing todayI ? I will truly miss see him.may he rest in peace.

    — Ann
  • Please know that my thoughts are with all of you. Your Dad was a great guy! I feel blessed that he was part of my life as a child growing up in Bradford.

    — Elaine Bisker Nau
  • Sue, So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    — Tina Hallock
  • Sue, so sorry to hear about your dad. He is at peace.

    — Patty Vecellio