Karen Ann Brennan

Karen Ann Brennan, 66, formerly of 42 Oakwood Ave.passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 peacefully, at Bradford Manor.

Born April 14, 1949, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Veroche) Brennan.

She attended local schools and was was a lifetime member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Karen worked at Futures Rehabilitation Center until her retirement.

She is survived by one aunt, Joanne Crawley, one aunt in law Vida Brennan, several cousins including, George Songer and Lauren Songer, Barbara Pantuso, Anita Magnetti, Joanne Hayes, Mary Jo Smith, Gloria Harcourt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, John Brennan, 5 aunts, Anne Songer, Nettie Palazetti, Mary Spadafore, Angelina Young, and Sue Drew, 8 uncles Nick Veroche, Francis Veroche, Val Veroche, Rocco Veroche, Pat Veroche, Tom Brennan, Maurice Brennan and Derwood Brennan.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday January 27, 2016 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the  Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. East Main St., where a prayer service will be held at 12:30pm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm in St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. Stephen Collins, Pastor as celebrent. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Futures Rehabilitation, Inc. 1 Future's Way 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 -

God's speed, lovely Karen. I'm sure you have found the light and love of Jesus in your new home and the peace of sheppards. You are now a beautiful angel I always remember fondly. I will keep your memory alive Love
— Joseph Palazzetti

Dear Karen: You were always so special to Aunt Nettie, Louise, and myself! We watched you grow up, and, with each year, you became more precious! Thanks for all the beautiful memories, especially the fun ones spent with my children! Rest in peace now, Karen, with your Mom, Dad, and John! I will miss you greatly, but, you will always hold a special place in my heart! I love you, Joanne
— Joanne Hayes

Karen, thanks for all the great memories of the fun Summers in Bradford. Especially how you used to beat us all in Lawn Jarts!! I miss you and love you! You are at peace now. Love, Brad
— Bradley Hayes

Karen will forever be in my heart. Her life and spirit touched us all. Some of my fondest memories are of being with her and our Veroche family in Bradford. I will never forget her. Rest in peace, Karen. We love you.
— Kim Carrigan

Karen, I will miss your antics, and clever sense of humor....you were one in a million. Growing up, you always taught us a lesson or two, and kept us on our toes. I am so grateful for those priceless memories now of summers together in Bradford. I am glad you are at peace now, and reunited with all of our relatives and loved ones in the big sky above. God Bless You, Karen Brennan! Love Always, Jonathan Hayes
— Jonathan Hayes

I took care of Karen many yrs ago at EGE! I absolutely adored her! She always made laugh! She will be greatly missed!
— Kim B

I'm so sorry for the loss of Karen.. I was one of the Cna's at The Manor who helped take of her.. We all grew to love Karen as she grew to love us.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family through this difficult time.. God Bless you
— Kathy Anderson

Condolences

  • God's speed, lovely Karen. I'm sure you have found the light and love of Jesus in your new home and the peace of sheppards. You are now a beautiful angel I always remember fondly. I will keep your memory alive Love

    — Joseph Palazzetti
  • Dear Karen: You were always so special to Aunt Nettie, Louise, and myself! We watched you grow up, and, with each year, you became more precious! Thanks for all the beautiful memories, especially the fun ones spent with my children! Rest in peace now, Karen, with your Mom, Dad, and John! I will miss you greatly, but, you will always hold a special place in my heart! I love you, Joanne

    — Joanne Hayes
  • Karen, thanks for all the great memories of the fun Summers in Bradford. Especially how you used to beat us all in Lawn Jarts!! I miss you and love you! You are at peace now. Love, Brad

    — Bradley Hayes
  • Karen will forever be in my heart. Her life and spirit touched us all. Some of my fondest memories are of being with her and our Veroche family in Bradford. I will never forget her. Rest in peace, Karen. We love you.

    — Kim Carrigan
  • Karen, I will miss your antics, and clever sense of humor....you were one in a million. Growing up, you always taught us a lesson or two, and kept us on our toes. I am so grateful for those priceless memories now of summers together in Bradford. I am glad you are at peace now, and reunited with all of our relatives and loved ones in the big sky above. God Bless You, Karen Brennan! Love Always, Jonathan Hayes

    — Jonathan Hayes