Albert Gene Carll

Albert Eugene "Gene" Carll, 90, of Bradford, passed away, Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born on February 15, 1930, in Ludlow, he was a son of the late John Budley and Mary Jeanette (Korb) Carll. He was a 1948 graduate of Bradford High School. 

On November 20, 1950 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge on November 19, 1954.

On August 20, 1955 in the Methodist Church in Salamanca, he married his late wife Donna R. (Stewart) Carll who passed away December 19, 2017.

He was employed at Dresser Manufacturing in Management for 38 years until his retirement in 1990.

He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension where he served on numerous National, Diocesan, and local committees. He served as delegate to several National Episcopal Conventions as well as representing our own diocese to Province Synod III and Diocesan Conventions. Locally, he was a long-standing member of Vestry, served as a Eucharistic minster, and was a member of various committees within the church. In 2012 he was awarded The Bishop’s Cross for Distinguished Service. He was a founding member of the Cursillo Movement in this area. 

He earned a certificate in Theological Education in 1989. 

Gene served on many committees and clubs including Community Links Board, Salvation Army Advisory Board and the Lions Club. He also was a member of Kiwanis Club, Foster Township Planning Commission and active in Care for Children. Gene served in Community Outreach and  supported numerous local and national charities.  

He was a member of Masonic Lodge F&AM 749, the Coudersport Consistory, Zem Zem Shrine, and Orak Grotto. He took pride in driving children to the Shriner’s Hospital in Erie. He and wife were members of the Easter Star in Great Valley NY.

Gene was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting and going to horse pull events. His favorite was spending time with his wife Donna, with whom he was married for 63 years. His other passions were history, baseball, trains and antiques. During the 1960s he was a member of a drag racing crew, which won several national titles with the race car the “Bad Banana”.  

Surviving are two daughters, Lynette Carll and Melanie (Steven) Woods, all of Bradford; two grandchildren, Desiree (Adam) Long and Alex (Shannon) Woods; two great grandsons, Colton Long and Cade Long; two sisters-in-law Shirley Stewart Ingersoll, Elizabeth Carll; one niece, Pam (Mark) Morrison; three nephews, Todd (Laurie) Stewart, Michael (Nancy) Cercone and Jeffrey Carll; and several grand nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, and wife he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rae Lynn Carll in infancy; one brother Duane Carll; one sister, Joyce Cercone; two brothers-in-law Angelo Cercone and Dale Stewart; two nephews Shawn Stewart and Mark Cercone; and one niece Carol Carll.

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave.

Private funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, 2020 with Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Episcopal Bishop of the Dioceses of NWPA and WNY and the Rev. Stacey Fussell, Rector, officiating. Military honors will follow with the Bradford American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

The service will be recorded and will be available to view on the Church of the Ascension’s YouTube channel (Ascension Bradford) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzHgcAcKCm8iCR-mYd9DvvA and website http://ascensionbradford.org/ after 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to The Episcopal Church of the Accession, the Shriners Hospital, the Kiwanis Club or a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements 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 -

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.HE WILL LEAVE YOU WITH FOND MEMORIES.OVER THE YEARS.
— BONNIE SHICK

Lynette, Melanie and family. We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We were privileged to know both of your parents. They were wonderful and special people. Jim went to Cursillo which your dad was a founding member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
— Karen and Jim Gelston

For those Mr. Carll loves so dearly, my heart and prayers are with you all??
— Linda L. Platko

Lynette, Melanie, family and friends. I’m sorry to see that your father
— Linda Platko

Lynette & Melanie. Sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Talked with him about two weeks ago and he seemed upbeat and looking forward to the next dinner at Custer City MensClub. Enjoyed many trips to Shriners Hospital and the Amish watch shops. We had many interesting conversations. Will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
— Robert F. Slike

Lynette, Melanie and families, So sorry to hear of your Father''s passing. Prayers and thoughts with you.
— Mary Ackley

Melanie, Lynette and your families, I was saddened to hear of Gene''s passing. He was always so kind. When I was so sick he would call and check on me.We talked about me coming in for the reunion which turned out I couldn''t because of my illness. I would always say, I''ll try to make it next year." I always looked forward to our telephone visits. I remember when you all lived in Ludlow and we would come up to visit, he and Duane had model airplanes in their bedroom. Big ones that hung from the ceiling Then there are family get together''s at G''pa and G''ma Carlls. I have so many memories of your dad. He surely will be missed. With all my love.
— Charlene Gray

Melanie and Lynette...praying for your peace In the midst of this difficult time. He was a very kind man and was very supportive of me through Kiwanis. Wish I could have known him longer. I also remember how kind and caring he was to your mother when she shared a room at the pavilion with my mother. I know he will be missed. ??
— Lynne Kuntz

Lynnette, Melanie and family. So sorry in reading of your Dad''s death. He was a man of God and I respected him so much along with your mother. Always be thankful for them as they were great mentors for all that knew them. God''s great love continue with you. Peace.
— Joyce Kelley

I enjoyed knowing Gene through Kiwanis and greatly admired his big heart and the work he did for vulnerable populations in Bradford.
— Kimberly Weinberg

So sorry to hear of Gene''s passing. He often came into the Landmark -a true lover of history. Such a nice man. He will be missed.
— Sally Costik

Sorry for your loss.
— Becky Austin

Lynette, Melanie and Family I''m sending you all love. Your father was a true gentleman. He was such a fine example of a family man. His respect and admiration for your mom and his never ending devotion to you girls lives on in the family you''ve created. His legacy is the fine grandchildren and great grandchildren that will carry on his good values and fine traits. Wishing you peace.
— Marie Costello

Melanie, Lynette and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your dad and grandpa. He was a great, kind ,generous man who gave his time to all. Those of us who have lost a loved one can somehow share your pain. Thinking of you all. Love, Bev Sudbrook
— Beverly Sudbrook

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gene was a kind and generous man and a friend to all.
— Larry Eliason Family

Dear Lynette & Family So sad, to read of your Dad''s passing. He was kind & generous of spirit, when we inter- acted with him in our business. Blessings to you and your family.
— Carol/ Grant Orris

I was a college student with a "co-op" job at Dresser in early ''60s. Gene was a leader who I respected. In later years I met up with him in Kiwanis Club. We sat together and reminisced about Dresser. He was a strong supporter of Shriner''s Hospitals for Children. He waxed philosophical. His pet peeve was the new bridge/culvert at Derrick City which took longer and cost more than the Kinzua Bridge. I''m glad he lived to see it fail in the little flood.
— Bob Jarrett

I worked with Gene many years at Dresser. He was one of the great Dresser guys. Always a gentleman. Rest In Peace Gene!
— Barb Lyons

Condolences

  • SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.HE WILL LEAVE YOU WITH FOND MEMORIES.OVER THE YEARS.

    — BONNIE SHICK
  • Lynette, Melanie and family. We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We were privileged to know both of your parents. They were wonderful and special people. Jim went to Cursillo which your dad was a founding member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

    — Karen and Jim Gelston
  • For those Mr. Carll loves so dearly, my heart and prayers are with you all??

    — Linda L. Platko
  • Lynette, Melanie, family and friends. I’m sorry to see that your father

    — Linda Platko
  • Lynette & Melanie. Sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Talked with him about two weeks ago and he seemed upbeat and looking forward to the next dinner at Custer City MensClub. Enjoyed many trips to Shriners Hospital and the Amish watch shops. We had many interesting conversations. Will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

    — Robert F. Slike