Christine R. Bradley

June 16, 1943 – March 15, 2024

Christine R. Bradley, 80, Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Barbara (Kowalczyk) Fornbacher. She married Gerald P. Bradley on July 13, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Surviving are her husband Gerald, a son, Carl R. Bradley (Elke) in North Carolina, 4 daughters: Kathleen Albright of Altoona, Mary Hollern (Michael) of Altoona, Barbara Wilt (Ken) of Duncansville and Denise Bradley (Brian) of Altoona, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Chris was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Theresa, and her son in law David Albright.

Chris retired from Gardner’s Candies after 8 years as a packer. She was member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. She loved to cook, enjoyed canning and working puzzles, was an avid reader and especially enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 4-7 pm on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at The Stevens Mortuary 1421 8th Ave. Altoona, PA 16602. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Wednesday March 20, 2024 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church by Fr. Nelson Javier T.O.R. Committal will be held at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.

The family request that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Chris’ memory.

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