Mary Ellen Niver, 80, of 39 Munn Road, Bradford, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born November 22, 1941, in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Esther L. Heath.
Mary attended Bradford Area High School.
On June 14, 1958, in the East End Presbyterian Church, she married Robert E. Niver Sr., who survives. They enjoyed 64 adventurous years together.
She worked at the Hannum Home, Zippo Manufacturing, Bradford Laundry, and was a Home Health Aide for several families in Bradford.
Mary Ellen enjoyed quilting, and made quilts for every child and grandchild. She loved to read, enjoyed camping, gardening, spending time with her family, taking vacations, and traveling. She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, participated in the women’s ministry, which she helped organize the Easter Egg fundraiser.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Lyn Niver, of Bradford and Kelley (Ken) Cook, of Pottstown, two sons, Kevin (Rev. Terri) Niver, of Bradford and Robert E. Niver Jr., of Bradford, eight grandchildren, Kyle (Raeanne) Kinney, Katelyn (Ray) Rettger, Kara Cook, Kaci (Tyler) Yensan, Shim (Willard Bunce) Niver, Shay (Rob Baize) Niver, Kammie (Aaron) Cucuzza, and Chad Niver, and five great grandchildren Alayna Kinney, Riley Kinney, Madison Rettger, Maesyn Bunce, and Allen Baize, and three chosen sisters, Mary Hamilton, Punkin Packard, and Martha Moore, all of Aiken.
She was preceded in death by her mom and granddaughter, Kristie Niver, who passed away December 14, 1992.
Friends will be received on Friday, March 25, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, at the First Wesleyan Church, where at 11:00 AM. funeral services will be held with, Rev. Terri Niver, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to, The First Wesleyan Church 692 South Kendall Ave, Bradford Pa. 16701 or Rosewell Park, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online line condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com