Kazuko Kay Wells

Kazuko "Kay" Wells, 93, of 16 Lincolndale Rd, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born March 3, 1932, in Naha, Okinawa. She was a daughter of the late Kenkei Taba and Makato (Nagamine) Taba.

She worked for JC Penny’s Department Store and retired from housekeeping at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Kay enjoyed crocheting, cooking her famous sukiyaki, and all family gatherings.

Surviving is one son Tate Andrew (Nam) Wells of Hoover Al, six grandsons, Jason (Rachel) Wells of Johnsonburg, Jeremy (Nicole) Wells of Bradford, Jared (Melissa) Wells of Erie, Jacob (Nicole) Wells of Kittanning, Andrew Wells, Nick (Ashton) Wells of Alabama, 16 great grandchildren, Ethan, Alyssa, (Hunter) Cole, Jack, Lexi, EmmaKae, Lily, Ty, Levi, Ella, Luca, Josiah, Ezra, Taj, Beau, Eden, and Avery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, James Lee Wells II, and one daughter, Leila Catherine Wells

Private services will be held for the family.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to 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 -

Tate, I''m truly sorry for your loss. May God rest her soul in His Heaven and be with the family and friends during this emotional time. Rick English
— Richard English

I worked with Kay at the hospital . She was a very nice lady . I loved to sit and talk to her . RIP my friend .
— Brenda Gilligan

Thinking of you all during this sad time. I sure loved her sukiyaki!!! She will be remembered fondly.
— Bridgette Copeland

So very sorry for your loss
— Kevin & Gail Moyer

Condolences

  • Tate, I''m truly sorry for your loss. May God rest her soul in His Heaven and be with the family and friends during this emotional time. Rick English

    — Richard English
  • I worked with Kay at the hospital . She was a very nice lady . I loved to sit and talk to her . RIP my friend .

    — Brenda Gilligan
  • Thinking of you all during this sad time. I sure loved her sukiyaki!!! She will be remembered fondly.

    — Bridgette Copeland
  • So very sorry for your loss

    — Kevin & Gail Moyer