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Bruce K. Freeman

Bruce K. Freeman, 76, formerly of 67 Oxford Street, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.

Bruce was born in Bradford, on November 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Kenneth W. and Marion H. (Hosack) Freeman. He was a 1964 Graduate of Bradford High School, and achieved his Eagle Scout Award while in high school. 

Bruce earned a Bachlors of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Pittsburgh. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 20, 1968, he was honorably discharged on March 19, 1977. He was a civilian for the next 10 years and earned an additional degree in Business Management before joining the United States Army. Bruce served his country for an additional 10 more years before retiring to Bradford. While retired he worked at Walmart for five years. For the last four years he resided at the Bradford Manor.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and the Bradford YMCA. He volunteered at BRMC. 
 
Surviving is one son, Gary Freeman, of Sun Valley, CA, two sisters, Linda C. Freeman, of Bradford, and Margery J. Anderson, of Raleigh NC, two nieces, Christina Martinez, and Heather Brown, five grand nieces and nephews, Katelin, Elora, Raeley, Xavery, Ezekiel, and Zoe. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Tom Freeman.

Family the will receive friends on Monday, October 16, 2023, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, followed by funeral services with Rev. Rob Klouw, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Military Honors and committal services will follow in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Bradford Family YMCA, 59 Boylston Street Bradford, PA 16701 or The First Presbyterian Church. 

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 -

Dear Margery and Linda: I have so many memories of us growing up on Oxford Street. It was a great street to grow up on with great neighbors. I saw Bruce on every trip to Bradford in later years whenever I visited my father and mother. Jim and I send our sincerest condolences to you both. Paula Elias Engel
— Paula Engel

Dear Margery and Linda: I have so many memories of us growing up on Oxford Street. It was a great street to grow up on with great neighbors. I saw Bruce on every trip to Bradford in later years whenever I visited my father and mother. Jim and I send our sincerest condolences to you both. Paula Elias Engel
— Paula Engel

Margery and Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
— Martha Taylor Ahrens

Condolences

  • Dear Margery and Linda: I have so many memories of us growing up on Oxford Street. It was a great street to grow up on with great neighbors. I saw Bruce on every trip to Bradford in later years whenever I visited my father and mother. Jim and I send our sincerest condolences to you both. Paula Elias Engel

    — Paula Engel

  • Dear Margery and Linda: I have so many memories of us growing up on Oxford Street. It was a great street to grow up on with great neighbors. I saw Bruce on every trip to Bradford in later years whenever I visited my father and mother. Jim and I send our sincerest condolences to you both. Paula Elias Engel

    — Paula Engel

  • Margery and Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

    — Martha Taylor Ahrens

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