Mary A. Holmes, 94, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side.
Born on April 13, 1925 in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Simone and Immacolata (Barbara) Romanelli. She was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On March 3, 1943 in Bradford, she married Harold "Bud" Holmes who preceded her in death on May 20, 2012.
She worked for Bradford Motor Works during World War II and was an engraver for Zippo for several years.
Mary was a member of the St. Bernard Church.
She is survived by a daughter Betty (Joe Songer) Holmes, of Bradford, a son David W. (Sandy Gattuso) Holmes, of Brockport, NY, a sister Rose LoFaro, of Syracuse, NY and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bud, one son James G. Holmes who passed in 1968, and three brothers Ralph, James, and Patsy Romanelli.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon on Monday April 13, 2020, in St. Bernard Church. Burial will be in Saint Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
.Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com