Harold Leroy Skip Blaisdell

Harold Leroy 'Skip' Blaisdell, 81, of 7594 Route 59, Lewis Run, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 27, 1934, in Kane he was a son of the late Carl and Irene (Black) Blaisdell.

On April 30, 1961, at St. Joseph's Church in Mt Jewett, he married Dawn (Campbell) Blaisdell who survives.

Skip was a 1952 graduate of St. Bernard High School and graduated in 1956 from Gannon University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Administration.

On January 3, 1957 he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharge, December 18, 1958. He returned home and worked in the area oil fields for awhile. He then became involved with the building of the Kinzua Dam project. Later he worked for Air Co Speers for 12 year and retired from W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery after 24 1/2 years of service.

Surviving in addition to his wife Dawn of 55 years, are seven daughters, Tina (Darryl) Hilmes, Carla  (the late Mark) Hervatin, Elizabeth "Renie" (Terry) Fitzgerald, Ruth (Dan) Whitman, Jan (Rod) Marcellin, Tricia (the late Joe) Lundgren, and Tammy  (Jerry) Barrett, one son, Jeffrey (Joan) Blaisdell, one sister, Carol Jean Taylor, of Beaver Creek, OH, 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his four-legged companion, Peanut.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, Christopher Blaisdell, one brother, George Blaisdell.

There will be no public services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the  Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or the charity of the donor's choice.

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

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Please accept my belated condolences for your loss. 'Skip' was my class of '52 classmate and an unforgettable presence...even back in those long ago days!
— Charles (Chic) Therminy

Tricia we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Out thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
— John and Karen Simons

We are so sorry for your loss of a great father and friend. He will be missed. Prayers are with the family.
— Cheryl and Jim Lapallo

I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man mat he rest in peace will be missed
— Betty Fink

So sorry for your loss. I always loved Skip. May he rest in peace. Prayers are with the family.
— Margie Harris.

Thoughts and Prayers to all. He us at peace now.
— Rodebaughs

My heart goes out to you all at this most difficult time with the passing of Uncle Skip! Know that when we loose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you all take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. God is there for you. My loving thoughts and prayers.
— Kathy Mackey

So sorry for your loss.
— Kathy Masisak

I am very sorry to hear about Skip you'll are in our prayers. Bless each one of you. May the Lord comfort you
— Revonda Colvard

We are so sorry about ur loss .Harold was a great person .I only met him and his wife a few times but wonderful people .we all will miss u Harold and love u .r.I.p Harold .
— tammy mazza

I am so sorry to hear about your loss- my deepest condolences to all of you
— Bea Forsythe

We are so sorry for the loss of your great family leader. He was a wonderful man. Each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Skip, you will be greatly missed by all.
— Jim and Linda Barrett

Condolences

  • Please accept my belated condolences for your loss. 'Skip' was my class of '52 classmate and an unforgettable presence...even back in those long ago days!

    — Charles (Chic) Therminy
  • Tricia we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Out thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

    — John and Karen Simons
  • We are so sorry for your loss of a great father and friend. He will be missed. Prayers are with the family.

    — Cheryl and Jim Lapallo
  • I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man mat he rest in peace will be missed

    — Betty Fink
  • So sorry for your loss. I always loved Skip. May he rest in peace. Prayers are with the family.

    — Margie Harris.