William O. Woodring

William O. Woodring, 83, of 101 Hedgehog Lane, Bradford, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.

Born on April 29, 1940, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Oliver William and Hazel Ann (Cooper) Woodring.

Bill was a 1958 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On September 14, 1968, in Cyclone, he married Carol I. (Ishman) Woodring who survives.

He worked for New Bethlehem Burial. In 1966 he began working in various capacities at Kendall Refining, Witco, and American Refining Company. He retired in 2001 as Fire and Safety Supervisor.

Bill was a member and Past Master of Bradford Union Lodge 749 F&AM, and he was secretary for 40 years. He was a member of the McKean County Shrine Club, he drove cars in the Shriners Parades for 30 years. He was a member of the Zem Zem Shrine in Erie, a 32nd Degree member of the Coudersport Consistory, a former member of the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Evans Memorial United Methodist Church. 

Surviving is his wife Carol, of 54 years, one daughter, Michelle (Timothy) Flynn, of Bradford, two grandchildren, Andrew (Vicky Lopez Mideros) Flynn and Dawn Flynn, and one great granddaughter, Abigail Flynn Lopez.

Family will receive friends on Monday, July 3, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue. At 12:45 pm members of the Masonic Lodge #749 will conduct a Masonic service. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm with Rev. Jay Tennies, pastor of the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Shriner's Crippled Children Hospital 1645 8th St. Erie, PA 16505, McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford Pa 16701, or the charity of the donor's choice.

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 -

Carol, Michelle and family, please accept my condolences. Bill was such a fun guy. Tim and I have great memories of times together.
— Celia and Tim Brinker

I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a great guy. He and George Johnson were a great team at the Refinery. Always May me laugh!
— Yvonne Cattoni

Thoughts & Prayers to Bill''s Family. He was a good man. Always a pleasure to run into & talk to. Always a smile. RIP Bill.
— Carl Milks

I will always remember his smile and our good times at camp.
— Butch

Bill was a good guy, am lucky to have known him rest in peace Bill
— stephen pettinato

Carol and family, I am very saddened to hear of Bill''s passing. The world will be a lesser place without him but we''re all better for having known him. I will miss his greeting of "Hello Nut" whenever I would see him and I hope there I at least one police car in heaven to stop him once in while just to say hello. I will miss him. God Bless you and Rest in Peace my Brother
— BOB PYLE

May you all find peace and comfort in the fond memories of Bill! Keep your hearts full recalling his stories and laughter!
— Scott Puller

Carol, Michelle and family-my deepest sympathies for your family as you say goodbye to Bill. I have such fond memories of all the fun church gatherings, school breaks and summers that were spent hanging out at your house and on your boat. Bill was truly lager than life and such a great guy. Love and hugs.??
— Dawn (Smith) Lindner

Our condolences to Bill’s family. Bill was one of a kind and will be missed.
— Jim & Pam Coldren

Sending you hugs, prayers & love during this difficult time. I have so many great memories of Bill always being funny and calling me “stinker” when I would spend summers with you in Bradford. And my favorite was going to tractor pulls with you guys and watching him drive the little Shriner cars at parades. He is “home” now in God’s loving hands and probably telling jokes already up in heaven.
— Pamela Artlip

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
— Jason Bettum

I am sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney Greenberg

Condolences

  • Carol, Michelle and family, please accept my condolences. Bill was such a fun guy. Tim and I have great memories of times together.

    — Celia and Tim Brinker
  • I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a great guy. He and George Johnson were a great team at the Refinery. Always May me laugh!

    — Yvonne Cattoni
  • Thoughts & Prayers to Bill''s Family. He was a good man. Always a pleasure to run into & talk to. Always a smile. RIP Bill.

    — Carl Milks
  • I will always remember his smile and our good times at camp.

    — Butch
  • Bill was a good guy, am lucky to have known him rest in peace Bill

    — stephen pettinato