Carolyn L. Carl

Carolyn L. Carl, 75, of Smethport, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Olean General Hospital in Olean.

Born November 30, 1944 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Harry "Bucky" and Celesta (Bundy) Carl.

Carolyn was a 1962 graduate of Smethport High School and received her Bachelors of Arts and Masters Degree from Clarion University.

Carolyn started her career in the Cameron County School District, she later worked at Polk State Hospital for 16 years. She returned to Bradford and retired from Beacon Light Behavioral Systems in 1998. She retired to Florida and returned to Bradford in August of 2017. 

She was a member of Zonta Club in Bradford, Red Hats in Florida, and the American Association for Mental Retardation.

Surviving is one brother, Tracy (Doreen) Carl, of Eldred, one nephew, Troy (Danielle) Carl, one niece, Tara (Kevin) Yokitis, two step nephews, Michael (Kate Cliff) Burritt and Johnathon (Ashley) Burritt, two grand nieces, Emma Rose Yokitis, and Kara Yokitis, and two grand nephews, Tripp Carl, and Niko Cliff.

Family and close friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at McKean Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Life at a later date and time to be announced.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 113 Bradford PA 16701, or CASA, 201 W. Main St., Smethport, PA 16749

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

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I worked with Carolyn for many years, she was my mentor, my inspiration but most of all, she was my friend...I''ll miss her dearly.
— Marcia Copeland

Tracy, Tara, Troy, so very sorry for your loss. I worked closely with Carolyn at Ramsbottom. My boys are about the same age as Tara and Troy so we exchanged stories as all of you were growing up. All of you including Michael and Jonathon were so very special to her. Carolyn was so much more than just a supervisor. She was a mentor and friend. Her outlook and positive philosophy towards the clients changed the attitude and atmosphere of Ramsbottom and made a great difference in the approach to those with behavioural concerns. She was a great influence and inspiration. May God bless all of you at this time.
— Rhonda L Weigartz

Tracy, we are so very sorry for your loss.
— Steven and Terrie Mascho

Tracy - my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time.
— Kenneth Mostyn

Tracy - my condolences on your loss of Carolyn. Rest peacefully. Sis
— Valerie ''Sis'' Osborne Meacham

Condolences

  • I worked with Carolyn for many years, she was my mentor, my inspiration but most of all, she was my friend...I''ll miss her dearly.

    — Marcia Copeland
  • Tracy, Tara, Troy, so very sorry for your loss. I worked closely with Carolyn at Ramsbottom. My boys are about the same age as Tara and Troy so we exchanged stories as all of you were growing up. All of you including Michael and Jonathon were so very special to her. Carolyn was so much more than just a supervisor. She was a mentor and friend. Her outlook and positive philosophy towards the clients changed the attitude and atmosphere of Ramsbottom and made a great difference in the approach to those with behavioural concerns. She was a great influence and inspiration. May God bless all of you at this time.

    — Rhonda L Weigartz
  • Tracy, we are so very sorry for your loss.

    — Steven and Terrie Mascho
  • Tracy - my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time.

    — Kenneth Mostyn
  • Tracy - my condolences on your loss of Carolyn. Rest peacefully. Sis

    — Valerie ''Sis'' Osborne Meacham