Eleanor E. Connor

Eleanor E.  Connor, 100, formerly of Sartwell Creek in Burtville, passed away at Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born April 28, 1918 in Larryville, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah (Blair)Young. She attended school in Larryscreek.

On April 25, 1938 in the Olean Methodist Church, by the Rev. Charles Peale, she married Sylvester C. "Chet" Connor, who died June 11, 1999. 

Eleanor was a former member of the Sartwell Creek EUB church where she taught sunday school. She later attended Sawyer Evangelical Church in Bradford.

She was part of a music group called the "Merry Trio" where she played the banjo before her marriage. 

Surviving is one daughter, Patricia A. (Robert) Large, of Spring Mills, one son, George E.  (Bonnie J.) Connor, of Bradford, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, five great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and five brothers.

Friends will be received on Tuesday April 16, 2019, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Sawyer Evangelical Church, at 1:00pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Brad Preston, officiating. Burial will be in Card Creek Cemetery, in Roulette.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the Sawyer Evangelical Church 777 South Kendall Ave. Bradford, PA 16701 or a charity of the donor's choice.  

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

It has been awhile since I have seen Aunt Eleanor, but family is family and she will be missed. My Mom (Emily Jane) only ever had good things to say about her. Sending my love to all.
— Debbie Scaife Bartlett

Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Eleanor will be greatly missed.
— Susan Warriner

Condolences

  • It has been awhile since I have seen Aunt Eleanor, but family is family and she will be missed. My Mom (Emily Jane) only ever had good things to say about her. Sending my love to all.

    — Debbie Scaife Bartlett
  • Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Eleanor will be greatly missed.

    — Susan Warriner