John H. Hummel Jr.

John H. Hummel Jr., 70, of 48 Onofrio Street, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, on July 15, 1947, he was a son of the late John H. and Marion (Binkley) Hummel, Sr.

On June 17, 1972 in Bradford, he married Diane M. (Shannon) Hummel who survives.

John was a 1965 graduate of Pine Grove High School. He went to Susquehanna University on a full football scholarship, played 4 years of Varsity Football, and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He moved to Bradford in 1970 and worked as a caseworker for the Department of Public Assistance. In 1992 he was appointed Executive Director and retired in 2002.

He was a member and past secretary of the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees. 

During the 1980's he coached youth sports, soccer, baseball, and football.

John was an avid golfer and a member of Pine Acres Country Club. He enjoyed collecting Lionel model trains.

In addition to his wife Diane, of 45 years, he is survived by one son, Christopher (Aleksandra) Hummel, of Rosedale, MD, one brother, Stephen E. Hummel, of Horsham, and a granddaughter Maya Hummel.

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from 1:00 to 3:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held at 3:00pm with Pastor Jeremy Childs of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th St., Erie, PA 16508 or a 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

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So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences for his family and friends.
— Jim and Dianne Lapallo

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  • So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences for his family and friends.

    — Jim and Dianne Lapallo