Carol B. Fitzgerald

Carol B. Fitzgerald, 78, of 1514 South Avenue Lewis Run, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, October 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family while in her home.

Born September 17, 1944, in Washington DC, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Marian (O'Shea) Burgeson. She was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School.

On September 19, 1992, in Cyclone PA, she married Dan K. Fitzgerald who survives.

She was employed at Zippo Manufacturing for 34 years, retiring in 2007. While working at Zippo she earned an Associates Degree from Jamestown Community College.

Carol was a member of B-Free Church, she was a lifetime member of the Auxiliary at the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department. Carol enjoyed traveling and had a bucket list to visit all 50 states. She saw over 40. She enjoyed card games, geocaching, and crossword puzzles.

Surviving in addition to her husband Dan of 30 years, are seven children, Christopher (Melissa) Beer, of Rixford, Julie Newman, of Bradford, Connie (Scott) Woods, of Limestone, NY, Todd (Yvette) Fitzgerald, of Clifton Park NY, Cathy Keller, of Hickory, NC, Mary (Don) Keller, of Hickory, NC, and Liz (Arron) Leasure, of Hickory, NC, one sister, Kathy (Jim) Gates, of Mechanicsburg, 14 grandchildren, Ashley Gunnells, Danyelle Lupton, Allyson Auge, Aaron Bobenrieth, Marina Newman, Alise Newman, Marissa Newman, Andrea Newman, Katelyn Crowley, Dakota Woods, Colin Fitzgerald, Liam Fitzgerald, Samantha Hopkins, and Travis Leasure. 14 Great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, William Beer, one sister, Linda Pearson, and one brother, James Burgeson.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday November 1, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday at 11 am in the First Free Methodist Church on Boylston Street, with Pastor Jim Lenaway officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society 2115 West 38th St. Erie, PA 16508, B-Free Church, 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

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

To family of Carol. So sorry for your loss. May God bless, Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
— Suzie and Larry Fox

Julie and family my prayers got you all. Praying God give you all peace and comfort
— Tom Leposa

Dan, I’m so sorry to read this obit. I hope she is at peace now.
— Yvonne Cattoni

So sorry about your mom prayers to you and your family ??
— Debbie Alicea

Kathy, Jim & Family So very Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts & Prayers.
— Carl Milks

Carol was a wonderful classmate of ours at BHS. My most sincere condolences.
— Terry Leaman

Sorry for your loss. Carol was a always ver pleasant person to work with.
— Joyce Killle

Liz, my condolences to you and your family. May she Rest in Peace.
— Paula Morabito

Wishing you comfort and peace during this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Tammy Minton

So so sorry to hear of Carol''s passing. Sending heartfelt condolences to her family. I know she will be missed.
— Kathy Gates

Condolences

  • To family of Carol. So sorry for your loss. May God bless, Thoughts and prayers go out to you.

    — Suzie and Larry Fox
  • Julie and family my prayers got you all. Praying God give you all peace and comfort

    — Tom Leposa
  • Dan, I’m so sorry to read this obit. I hope she is at peace now.

    — Yvonne Cattoni
  • So sorry about your mom prayers to you and your family ??

    — Debbie Alicea
  • Kathy, Jim & Family So very Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts & Prayers.

    — Carl Milks