Elizabeth T. Brinker

Elizabeth T. Brinker, 78, formerly of 1130 Big Shanty Road, Lewis Run, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Bradford Manor, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 16, 1940 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Daniel  and Louise (Suppa) Barnes. Beth was a 1958 graduate of Bradford High School, and graduated from Olean Business Institute.

On July 2, 1960 in the Church of the Ascension, she married Richard W. Brinker who died March 30, 2003.

Beth was a member of the Lafayette Evangelical Church and served as Church Treasurer for many years. Later she joined Evans Memorial United Methodist Church, where she sang in the Choir.

Beth was employed as a Legal Secretary for over 45 years at McDowell, McDowell, Wick & Daly, then for Atty. Bennett Freidman, and finally for Atty. Joseph Marasco.

Surviving is one daughter, Suzanne M. (Rick) Grandinetti, of Bradford, three sons, Timothy R. (Celia) Brinker, of Henderson, NC, Steven W. (Kristen) Brinker, of West Bend, WI, and Terry L. (Amanda) Brinker, of Bradford, and seven grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandson, Shane S. Brinker who died June 2, 1998.

Friends will be recieved on Friday March 15, 2019, from 3:00 to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. and again from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, at the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church in Lewis Run, at 11:00am funeral services will be held with Rev. Ken Duffee, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113 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 -

Sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers.
— Dan&Pam Reinhardt

My condolences to the family. She was a very kind person.
— Brian Vecellio

I am so sorry for loss of your Mother. You will always carry her in your hearts.
— Karen Rodgers

Tim, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Vicki Benninger Rembold

Cousin Beth was and is a true angle! She always had a warm smile and an open heart. I have so many fond childhood memories of her. Until we meet again, sweet cousin ??
— Cara Welfer

I am so sorry for your loss.
— Wendy

Condolences

  • Sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers.

    — Dan&Pam Reinhardt
  • My condolences to the family. She was a very kind person.

    — Brian Vecellio
  • I am so sorry for loss of your Mother. You will always carry her in your hearts.

    — Karen Rodgers
  • Tim, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    — Vicki Benninger Rembold
  • Cousin Beth was and is a true angle! She always had a warm smile and an open heart. I have so many fond childhood memories of her. Until we meet again, sweet cousin ??

    — Cara Welfer