Helen M. Pecora
Helen M. Pecora, 85, of Edgewood Road, Bradford, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on March 22, 1937, in Hundred WV, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Hennen) Hixenbaugh.
After graduating from Bradford High School in 1956, she attended St. Bonaventure for Banking.
On September 20, 1958, in the St. Bernard Church, she married Santo "Sam” Pecora who survives.
Helen worked for Bradford National Bank as a secretary for Chuck Rowe. After raising her family, she returned to work and operated a licensed day care program for 25 years, through the Northern Tier Community Action Agency.
She was a member of St. Bernard Church and T.O.P.S.
Surviving in addition to her loving and devoted husband Sam of 63 years, is one daughter, Stacie A. (Michael) Salerno, of Bradford, one son, David S. Pecora, of Bemidji MN, two grandchildren, James M. (Nora) Salerno, of Delaware OH, and Christopher D. (Katlyn) Salerno. of Bradford, two great grandchildren, Dominic and Vincenzo Salerno, two sisters, Dorothy (Tom) Chohrach, of Bradford, and Patricia (James) Cooney, of Olean, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Michael F. Pecora, who died June 17, 2009, and one brother, Ralph Hixenbaugh who died July 23, 2021.
Family will receive friends on Friday August 26, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Saturday, in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting, as Celebrant. Entombment will be in the Pecora Family Mausoleum in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Bradford Ecumenical Home Activities Fund, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
Sam, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know how much you and Helen loved each other. We could hear it in your voices each time we called home. I used to work with Chuck Rowe of BNB between about 1965 and 1975. Small world. He was such a wonderful man.
Also extend our sympathy to your children and your extended family. Helen will certainly be missed.
Dave Morris & Sheila Madden
— David Morris & Sheila Madden
Stacie and Mike, we were so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. She sounded like a wonderful person!
— Jim and Marcia Fowler
Stacie and Mike, we were so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. She sounded like a wonderful person!
— Jim and Marcia Fowler
What a beautiful lady! She took care of my girls! We we’re also neighbors and visited quite often. They adored her. We all did! My sincere condolences! God Bless you all!!
— Betty Hendryx
So sorry Dave, and family.
— Laurie Melka
I remember the sweetness and gentleness of dear Aunt Helen even though a long has passed. She has remained deep in my heart for her loving and kind ways
We all’ Hold you in a strong embrace.
With infinite love family Pecora Rosetta & Corbo Emilio
— Pecora Rosetta & Corbo Emilio family
We hope that our Lord brings your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. With all our love
Giuseppe Corbo & Monica Valente
— Giuseppe corbo
I remember the sweetness and gentleness of dear Aunt Helen even though a long has passed. She has remained deep in my heart for her loving and kind ways
We all’ Hold you in a strong embrace.
With infinite love family Pecora Rosetta & Corbo Emilio
— Pecora rosetta & family
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Uncle Sam & family
— Frank & Mary Pecora
Our most heart felt condolences to Uncle Sam and Family on the passing of Aunt Helen,she was a wonderful lady May her memories give you comfort during this very difficult time Love Nancy Pecora Spadafora and Angelo
— Nancy pecora Spadafora
Condolences to the family of dear Aunt Helen, we will remember you forever for her great heart and immense goodness.
Now you are an angel watching over us.
— Vincenzo & Valentina
Uncle Sam, Stacie, David and family. Sadden to hear about Aunt Helen passing away. Remember all the good times and we will remember her in our prayers. She will be missed by all.
— Marisa and Ed Soukup
Our most heart felt condolences to Uncle Sam and Family on the passing of Aunt Helen,she was a wonderful lady May her memories give you comfort during this very difficult time Love Nancy Pecora Spadafora and Angelo
— Nancy pecora Spadafora
I remember the sweetness and gentleness of my dear Aunt Helen even though a long time has passed. She has remained deep in my heat for her loving and kind ways. May her soul rest in peace and pray for her ones who will always love her. We all hold you in a strong embrace with infinite love. Rosetta Pecora and family
— Pecora rosetta
Dear friends, with great regret we send our deepest condolences for the loss of Aunt Elen. May cherished memories and prayer be comforting to you in this sad time. Even if we are very far away, we are close to you with great affection. Pecora Antonio family.
— Lucia Pecora
Sam and family, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
— Gail Moyer
It''s truly sad that Aunt Helen passed away so suddenly. Our deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to the entire family . She was a truly a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed by many people.
— Frank and Adele Amantea
My deepest condolences to all your family . Wishing you peace, comfort, and lots of love at this time of sorrow . Thinking of your family during this time difficult time
— Sylvia (Pecora) Pell