Elizabeth A. Bradshaw, 75, of 105 Homestead Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 22, 2018.
She was born January 20, 1943, in Force, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Benini Gutowski. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Elizabeth graduated St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1960, and Clarion University, Class of 1964, with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a retired employee of Metaldyne and worked part-time for Innovative Sintered Metals in St. Marys.
Elizabeth was married to Elmo Bradshaw of South Carolina who survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Janet Johnson (Gregory) and Laura Bradshaw, both of Ridgway; two sons, Jeffrey Bradshaw (Dalene) of Clermont, FL and Brian Bradshaw (Heather) of Castle Shannon, PA; nine grandchildren, Caitlin Johnson, Evan Johnson, Alexander Bradshaw, Nathan Porter, Kyle Bradshaw, Kasy Bradshaw, Ethan Bradshaw, Ariana Bradshaw, and Elise Bradshaw; and by three brothers, Joseph Gutowski Jr., James Gutowski (Kaye), and Raymond Gutowski, all of Kersey.
In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Bradshaw, in infancy.
Elizabeth was a member of St. Boniface Church, where she sang in the church choir. She loved to garden and be outside. She enjoyed working on her home and loved to cook and bake. Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful sister.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Boniface Church, 335 Main Street, Kersey PA, 15846, or to a favorite charity.