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Carol J. Burgess

Carol J. Burgess, 79, formerly of Riley Road, Bradford,  passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center in Smethport.

Born on June 26, 1940 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Ralph R. and Lena (Bush) Holden. She attended Bradford Area Schools.

Carol worked for Case Cutlery, Ethan Allen Furniture in Eldred, and retired from the housekeeping department at Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

She was a bingo-holic and enjoyed the casino. In her free time she enjoyed camping, visiting with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. 

Surviving are two sons Leon P. Burgess of Rew  Dan (Bonnie) Burgess, of Smethport, one daughter, Lisa (Donne) Cox, of Rew, one sister Nancy Kohler of Cyclone and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Esther Holden, and four brothers, Clayton, Howard, Art and Lloyd Holden.

Carol's family invites their family and friends to view a Celebration of Life for Carol to be streamed online at 11:00am on Thursday April 9, 2020 with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. To view this service please go to www.hollenbeckcahill.com  Committal services and burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Donations may be made to Dementia Association or a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

So sad to hear Aunt Carol had passed. I remember going to the drive in with her and watching Johnny cash and going to the fair. She will be sadly missed. You are all in our prayers??????
— Brenda & Dan Weaver

We are so sorry to hear that Aunt Carol has passed away. I wish that we could speak to all of you kids in person. It''s such a difficult time right now and sometimes a hug really does help get us through. We are thinking of all of you and remembering Aunt Carol.
— Richard and Tama Holden Fitzsimmons

i am so sorry for your loss knew her growning up and had to pleasure of working with her at the hospital..
— beatrice forsythe

Condolences

  • So sad to hear Aunt Carol had passed. I remember going to the drive in with her and watching Johnny cash and going to the fair. She will be sadly missed. You are all in our prayers??????

    — Brenda & Dan Weaver

  • We are so sorry to hear that Aunt Carol has passed away. I wish that we could speak to all of you kids in person. It''s such a difficult time right now and sometimes a hug really does help get us through. We are thinking of all of you and remembering Aunt Carol.

    — Richard and Tama Holden Fitzsimmons

  • i am so sorry for your loss knew her growning up and had to pleasure of working with her at the hospital..

    — beatrice forsythe

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