Alfred N. Pingie

Alfred N. Pingie, 94, of J.F. Kennedy Drive, Lewis Run, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Olean General Hospital surrounded by his children and grandchildren. 

Born February 22, 1931, in Lewis Run, he was a son of the late Alfred and Angeline (Benedict) Pingie.

Al attended schools in Lewis Run and was a 1949 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On January 4, 1951, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorable discharged on November 5, 1954.

On August 26, 1955, in Lewis Run, he married Gloria F.(Giordano) Pingie, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2017.

Al was employed at Hanley Brick, Corning Glass and prior to his retirement he worked as a Machine Operator at Bradford Electronics. 

He was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church and the Italian Mutual Aid Society.

Surviving are four daughters, Karen Rounsville, of Lewis Run, Angela Pingie, of Bradford, Maria (Scott) Neely, of Lewis Run and Jamie (Bob) Schmick, of Great Valley New York, two sons, Mark (Vicky) Pingie, of Bradford and Michael Pingie, of Lewis Run, four grandchildren, Gregory (Matti) Gorrell, Jenna Zetwick, Hannah (Nick Pezich) Woodel and Zachary Woodel, five great grandchildren, Maisy Gorrell, Gracelyn Zetwick, Liam Zetwick, Luca Zetwick and Rhys Gorrell and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Gloria of 62 years.

Private services will be held for the family in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. with Rev. Dominic Monti, of St. Bonaventure University officiating. Entombment will be in St. Bernard Mausoleum. 

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department or McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford PA, 16701. 

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 -

We were so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
— Kevin and Jan Behan

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. RIP
— Mike Martin

Our deepest sympathy to your family during this sad and difficult time in your lives. May your cherished and beautiful memories of your Dad bring you comfort and ease your pain. GOD bless your family and may your Dad rest now in paradise with your Mom.
— Marty & Kris Sapko

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
— Judith A. Martin

So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Always enjoyed talking with him. He was a great man.
— Jill DiFonzo-Friend

I have wonderful memories of spending time with everyone growing up. Uncle Sonny and Aunt Gloria were my God-parents. Sending love and prayers for all of you. May he enjoy eternal peace with Jesus.
— Jennifer Grover

I am deeply saddened by your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. I fondly recall the many wonderful memories we made during our visits to Pingie’s homestead, and Uncle Al’s love-hate relationship with watching those Yankee games.
— Darin Giordano

So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Always enjoyed talking with him. He was a great man.
— Jill DiFonzo-Friend

We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for you all.
— Mike and JoAnna Vecellio

So sorry to learn of Sonny''s passing. Another great Lewis Runner has left us. Was a great guy, and a great athlete in his younger days and a die hard Yankee fan. The town will miss him. RIP Sonny
— Vinnie Montecalvo

So very sorry for your loss
— Gail Moyer

Condolences

  • We were so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

    — Kevin and Jan Behan
  • Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. RIP

    — Mike Martin
  • Our deepest sympathy to your family during this sad and difficult time in your lives. May your cherished and beautiful memories of your Dad bring you comfort and ease your pain. GOD bless your family and may your Dad rest now in paradise with your Mom.

    — Marty & Kris Sapko
  • My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

    — Judith A. Martin
  • So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Always enjoyed talking with him. He was a great man.

    — Jill DiFonzo-Friend