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Maureen B. Ackerman

Maureen B. Ackerman, 86, of 76 Walker Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at her residence. 

Born October 31, 1933 in Babylon NY, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Marie (ONeill) Birkmier Sr.

Maureen was a 1951 graduate of Babylon High School and obtained her BA degree in English from Mount Saint Vincent College in Riverdale NY

On June 30,1956 St. Joseph Church in Babylon NY, she married Thomas E. Ackerman Sr, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2010.

She was employed as a special education teacher in Long Island and later at St. Bernard Elementary School in Bradford. She was the Librarian at Bradford Central Christian High School prior to her retirement.

Maureen was a member of St. Bernard Church, a volunteer at Bradford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and directed the Preschool Story Hour at the Bradford Library.

Surviving is one daughter, Mary Eileen Ackerman of Bradford, five sons: Thomas E. (Gretchen) Ackerman II of Worcester MA, Stephen J. (Lyndi) Ackerman of Bradford, David M. (Carrie) Ackerman of Allentown, Michael K. Ackerman of Olean NY, Robert J. Ackerman of Bradenton, Fl. and eleven grandchildren, two brothers John Birkmier and Harry Birkmier Jr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Virginia Birkmier, her husband, Tom of 54 years, and one daughter Kathleen Ackerman.

Family will receive friends on Saturday September 19, 2020 from 10:00am to 11:00am in St. Bernard Church. At 11:00am a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Fr. Jim Gutting, Senior Associate. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to St. Bernard Church Building Fund 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 -

Sending my prayers and sympathy to all of the family. I remember her well and know she will be missed by so many.
— Jeannie Cucuzza Lamb

Dear Ackerman family, my deepest condolence on the passing of your amazing and beautiful mother. I had your mother at St. Bernards in 6th grade. She was always so kind and generous. I always thought the world of your mom. May all the wonderful memories of your mom always bring a smile to your faces.
— Kathleen Henchy Sullivan

Tom, Steve, Dave, Mike, Rob, and Mary: We are so sorry to hear of Maureen’s passing. We hope this message finds you surrounded by peace and comfort Love, The Young’s
— Bruce and Kristin Young

Dave and family, I can''t begin to tell you how many times Kelly and I were "sent" to the library to "help" Mrs. Ackerman. We''d be up to no good of course, and she''d yell at us. But we could see behind that gruff demeanor, there was a smirky little smile! We enjoyed her and she enjoyed us (I think?) My condolences to you all.
— Wendy (Buck) Hyde

Steve and family, So sorry for your family''s incredible loss. A few years back I sent your mother a note, after your father passed. I wanted her to know people were thinking of her. I also shared with her how I remember her putting the Social Studies quiz on the chalkboard and pulling the map down to cover it. I told her I had done the same thing in my own classroom. She sent a note back saying one day she was having a hard day. She received my note that day and it brightened her day. When my family came to Bradford for my father''s service your mother came to Cahill''s. I was so touched. Your mother was an amazing woman but I''m sure you already know that. She is now reunited with your father. My sympathy to all of your family at this difficult time.
— Mary(Roche)Morgan

Condolences

  • Sending my prayers and sympathy to all of the family. I remember her well and know she will be missed by so many.

    — Jeannie Cucuzza Lamb

  • Dear Ackerman family, my deepest condolence on the passing of your amazing and beautiful mother. I had your mother at St. Bernards in 6th grade. She was always so kind and generous. I always thought the world of your mom. May all the wonderful memories of your mom always bring a smile to your faces.

    — Kathleen Henchy Sullivan

  • Tom, Steve, Dave, Mike, Rob, and Mary: We are so sorry to hear of Maureen’s passing. We hope this message finds you surrounded by peace and comfort Love, The Young’s

    — Bruce and Kristin Young

  • Dave and family, I can''t begin to tell you how many times Kelly and I were "sent" to the library to "help" Mrs. Ackerman. We''d be up to no good of course, and she''d yell at us. But we could see behind that gruff demeanor, there was a smirky little smile! We enjoyed her and she enjoyed us (I think?) My condolences to you all.

    — Wendy (Buck) Hyde

  • Steve and family, So sorry for your family''s incredible loss. A few years back I sent your mother a note, after your father passed. I wanted her to know people were thinking of her. I also shared with her how I remember her putting the Social Studies quiz on the chalkboard and pulling the map down to cover it. I told her I had done the same thing in my own classroom. She sent a note back saying one day she was having a hard day. She received my note that day and it brightened her day. When my family came to Bradford for my father''s service your mother came to Cahill''s. I was so touched. Your mother was an amazing woman but I''m sure you already know that. She is now reunited with your father. My sympathy to all of your family at this difficult time.

    — Mary(Roche)Morgan

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