Brad Keltz

Brad Keltz, 62, of 101 Foster Hollow, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Born April 8, 1953 in Bradford, he is the son Jack and Ronnie (Brady) Keltz, of Canandaigua, NY, who survive. 

On July 17, 1975 in Clymer, he married Patricia Ann (McCafferty) Keltz who also survives. 

A 1971 graduate of Bradford Area High School, Mr. Keltz also graduated from The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1981 with a degree in Social Sciences. 

He worked for Verizon for many years as well as Bradford Forest Products.  At the time of his death, he was running his own logging company.

Brad was an avid athlete, participating in marathons, triathlons and many area road races. He was also an active member of the YMCA and a youth soccer coach. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors throughout his life.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Marie Keltz, of New York, NY and Colleen Ann Keltz, of Washington, DC; a son, John David Keltz, of Atlanta, GA; and two sisters, Lynn  Keltz, of Mechanicsburg and Cora (Gary) Heffner, of Winchester, KY.
 
Family will be receiving friends Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 10 AM to 12 Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main Street.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, CARE for Children PO Box 616 Bradford, or The Bradford Family YMCA 59 Boylston Street Bradford. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Brad was a good man and a hard worker. He will be sadly missed by all. Please accept our sympathy and know that you have an angel watching over you.
— Pat & Randy Eschrich

I am so sorry for your loss.
— Denise Dragich

I was visiting my dad with my granddaughter and we went by your house on Pleasant St. I told her how many times I was made to feel like part of the family when I was there. I always loved that house. I was so sorry to hear about Brad passing. He was a kind soul. I hope your family finds comfort in good memories. I will keep you in my thoughts.
— Lea Frontino Haven

Brad was the kindest man a real gentleman. We hope your family can be comforted by knowing how may lives he touched in and around the Bradford Area. We are sure he is coaching soccer in heaven.
— Ron and Susan Keim

I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Brad. My heart aches for you. When I was visiting my parents, I always passed Brad on the road as we were walking our dogs. I remember your family's kindness when my brother Casey passed away suddenly in 2013. Holding all of you in healing thoughts during this difficult time.
— Lesa Fichte

With sympathy, we will miss seeing Brad walking the dog, waving and stopping to share conversation. He was authentic and sincere. We will miss him in the hollow
— Diane Sheeley

With my deepest sympathy to all of Brad's family and friends.
— Marcia Howard Avey

Patty, Lynn and Family, Maxine and I were deeply saddened to read about Brad's passing. He was a great guy and he will definitely be missed! We will be traveling, otherwise we would attend the service. Our sincere condolences go out to you all.
— Greg and Maxine Davis

Dear Colleen, Too soon, too soon, you poor dear. I wish you strength.
— Tim Hutchens

May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Eileen and Paul
— Eileen Mierski

Condolences

  • Brad was a good man and a hard worker. He will be sadly missed by all. Please accept our sympathy and know that you have an angel watching over you.

    — Pat & Randy Eschrich
  • I am so sorry for your loss.

    — Denise Dragich
  • I was visiting my dad with my granddaughter and we went by your house on Pleasant St. I told her how many times I was made to feel like part of the family when I was there. I always loved that house. I was so sorry to hear about Brad passing. He was a kind soul. I hope your family finds comfort in good memories. I will keep you in my thoughts.

    — Lea Frontino Haven
  • Brad was the kindest man a real gentleman. We hope your family can be comforted by knowing how may lives he touched in and around the Bradford Area. We are sure he is coaching soccer in heaven.

    — Ron and Susan Keim
  • I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Brad. My heart aches for you. When I was visiting my parents, I always passed Brad on the road as we were walking our dogs. I remember your family's kindness when my brother Casey passed away suddenly in 2013. Holding all of you in healing thoughts during this difficult time.

    — Lesa Fichte