Obituary
Clyde E. Bell, 90, of Bradford, passed away Monday (April 13, 2015) at the Bradford Manor after a brief illness.
Born March 11, 1925, in Sandy Creek Township, he was a son of Floyd Thomas and Margaret Rumberger Bell.
Mr. Bell attended Bradford High School. On May 10, 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard numerous ships. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 1, 1946.
He had been employed at Brown's Machine Shop, as a foreman at Bovaird Co., and later as an apartment manager for Hillcrest Apartments.
Mr. Bell enjoyed college football and basketball. He was a charter member of the retired coffee club at Brown's Auto Parts. Clyde was a talented handyman with a flair towards perfectionism.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by three sisters, one brother; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Sylvia Candalora.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the in Erie or Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 44 Kennedy St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
Published in The Bradford Era from Apr. 15 to Apr. 22, 2015
Contributor: Mona Anderson (46620248)
Clyde E. Bell, 90, of Bradford, passed away Monday (April 13, 2015) at the Bradford Manor after a brief illness.
Born March 11, 1925, in Sandy Creek Township, he was a son of Floyd Thomas and Margaret Rumberger Bell.
Mr. Bell attended Bradford High School. On May 10, 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard numerous ships. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 1, 1946.
He had been employed at Brown's Machine Shop, as a foreman at Bovaird Co., and later as an apartment manager for Hillcrest Apartments.
Mr. Bell enjoyed college football and basketball. He was a charter member of the retired coffee club at Brown's Auto Parts. Clyde was a talented handyman with a flair towards perfectionism.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by three sisters, one brother; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Sylvia Candalora.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the in Erie or Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 44 Kennedy St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
Published in The Bradford Era from Apr. 15 to Apr. 22, 2015
Contributor: Mona Anderson (46620248)
Obituary
Clyde E. Bell, 90, of Bradford, passed away Monday (April 13, 2015) at the Bradford Manor after a brief illness.
Born March 11, 1925, in Sandy Creek Township, he was a son of Floyd Thomas and Margaret Rumberger Bell.
Mr. Bell attended Bradford High School. On May 10, 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard numerous ships. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 1, 1946.
He had been employed at Brown's Machine Shop, as a foreman at Bovaird Co., and later as an apartment manager for Hillcrest Apartments.
Mr. Bell enjoyed college football and basketball. He was a charter member of the retired coffee club at Brown's Auto Parts. Clyde was a talented handyman with a flair towards perfectionism.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by three sisters, one brother; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Sylvia Candalora.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the in Erie or Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 44 Kennedy St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
Published in The Bradford Era from Apr. 15 to Apr. 22, 2015
Contributor: Mona Anderson (46620248)
Clyde E. Bell, 90, of Bradford, passed away Monday (April 13, 2015) at the Bradford Manor after a brief illness.
Born March 11, 1925, in Sandy Creek Township, he was a son of Floyd Thomas and Margaret Rumberger Bell.
Mr. Bell attended Bradford High School. On May 10, 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard numerous ships. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 1, 1946.
He had been employed at Brown's Machine Shop, as a foreman at Bovaird Co., and later as an apartment manager for Hillcrest Apartments.
Mr. Bell enjoyed college football and basketball. He was a charter member of the retired coffee club at Brown's Auto Parts. Clyde was a talented handyman with a flair towards perfectionism.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by three sisters, one brother; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Sylvia Candalora.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the in Erie or Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 44 Kennedy St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
Published in The Bradford Era from Apr. 15 to Apr. 22, 2015
Contributor: Mona Anderson (46620248)
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