Greta M. Larsen

Greta M. Larsen, 97, formerly of West Washington Street, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at The Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born August 13, 1918 in Karlsunde, Denmark, she was a daughter of the late Christian Ludvig Robert  and Laura (Henrikson) Molin.

She married Niels Edward Larsen, who passed away December 30, 1988.

She attended schools in Denmark. 

Along with her husband and daughter, she came to The United States in 1950, through Ellis Island.  In addition to being a home maker, she took care of children for area families. 

She attended West Branch United Methodist Church. 

She was a wonderful cook, an avid baker, was skilled in knitting and was a music lover.  

She was the last surviving sibling of her 10 brothers and sisters.  She is survived by a granddaughter, Kristina (James) Case; four great grandchildren, Alec and Andrew Kuzmeskas and Kortny and Timothy Case, all of Bradford and several nieces, nephews and cousins in Denmark. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Yrsa Larsen, who passed away January 3, 2015.

Private graveside services and burial will be at Willow Dale Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to The Bradford Ecumenical Home, CARE for Children or to the charity of the donor's choice.  

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.  

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

A final salute to Greta, my godmother and aunt, who followed her love and went "west". Greta was very homesick for her family i DK, who also missed her, but over time she became happy with her life in the US. We honor her memory. Greetings from Hartvig and my wife Kirsten.
— Hartvig Knudsen

Aunt Greta was such a sweet person, I'm grateful to have had the pleasure of visiting with her several times. A warm and joyful lady, sweet dreams and loving thoughts from Lena in Denmark.
— Lena Hougaard-Thorsen

Greta was a wonderful neighbor. She and my mother were friends and I'm proud to say that her daughter and I were friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was such a lovely lady.
— Peggy Karrasch

Greta has finally...gone Home. Now Yrsa has her parents together and they have a lot of catching up to do.
— Linda L. Platko

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so glad I got to know Greta when I worked at Chapel Ridge. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.
— Marcia Avey

What a beautiful picture of your grandmother, Kristina. I'm sorry for your loss.
— Yvonne Cattoni

Am so sorry to hear of Gretas Passing . I took care of her years ago . Very nice Lady
— Valerie Meacham

Condolences

  • A final salute to Greta, my godmother and aunt, who followed her love and went "west". Greta was very homesick for her family i DK, who also missed her, but over time she became happy with her life in the US. We honor her memory. Greetings from Hartvig and my wife Kirsten.

    — Hartvig Knudsen
  • Aunt Greta was such a sweet person, I'm grateful to have had the pleasure of visiting with her several times. A warm and joyful lady, sweet dreams and loving thoughts from Lena in Denmark.

    — Lena Hougaard-Thorsen
  • Greta was a wonderful neighbor. She and my mother were friends and I'm proud to say that her daughter and I were friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was such a lovely lady.

    — Peggy Karrasch
  • Greta has finally...gone Home. Now Yrsa has her parents together and they have a lot of catching up to do.

    — Linda L. Platko
  • Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so glad I got to know Greta when I worked at Chapel Ridge. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.

    — Marcia Avey