Charles F. “Chuck” Kindervater, Sr., 92, of East Main Street, Bradford, passed away on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born on July 15, 1934, in Meadville, he was a son of the late Gardiner and Clara (Lippert) Kindervater. He was a 1952 graduate of St. Agatha High School in Meadville.
On September 16, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army, and achieved the rank of SP3, before being honorably discharged on December 22, 1956. He was so proud of the time he spent in the Army.
He then attended Alliance College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1961.
On October 6, 1962, in Meadville, he married Pauline H. (Cervone) Kindervater, who survives.
Chuck worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 20 years and for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare for another 10. After retirement he worked at Pine Acres and Penn Hills Country Clubs as a Groundskeeper.
He was a former member of the Our Mother Perpetual Help Church, in Lewis Run, and a current member of St. Bernard Church. He served on the Lay Board for his church and at Bradford Central Christian High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his yard. He was a big fan of Penn State football as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.
Surviving in addition to his wife Pauline of 64 years, are two sons Charles F. Kindervater Jr., of Duke Center, and David G. Kindervater, of Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret JoAnn Poux, of Erie.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11 am in St. Bernard Church with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor as Celebrant. Following the Mass, Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army in the church. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Meadville, PA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113 Bradford, PA, 16701, or the Salvation Army.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HollenbeckCahill.com.