Josephine Smades

Josephine "Josie" Smades, 94, of 39 Abbott Road, Bradford, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born August 21, 1927, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Sebastian and Carmella (Accurso) Yoke.

She was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School.

On June 7, 1947 in Bradford she married Ira B. Smades who preceded her in death on February 4, 2013.

She was a member of St. Bernard Church. She enjoyed playing bridge, was an avid reader, and enjoyed scouring yard sales for antiques.

Surviving is one daughter Tina (Nick) Pansic, of Chicago IL, two sons, Ira (Penny) Smades, of Limerick, and Joel Smades of Tampa FL, seven grandchildren, Michael, Eric, Sam, Sydney, Olivia Smades, Aaron Gette, and Heidi Blessing, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Lisa Smades, three sisters, Pasqueline "Tatty" Fearn, Rose Cronin, and Parmenia Cosky, two brothers, Russell and Michael Yoke.

Friends will be received on Friday September 24, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Hollenebeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main St., at which time funeral services will be held with Fr. Jim Gutting, Senior Associate of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.

For those not able to attend in person, this service will be live streamed, on East Main camera at 1:00pm or click http://hollenbeckcahill.com/Funeral-Live-Cameras.aspx

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Gone to a wonderful place of peace will never forget the times I spent at her house she was a pistol , will always be in my heart Cousin Cindy
— Cindy Costanza

Joel - So sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
— Mary McAndrew Quinlisk

To the family of Josephine "Josie" Smades, I am very sorry to hear of your dear mother''s passing. I went to school with her son Ira B. Smades, Jr. at St. Bernards School and BCCHS class of 1967. Mrs. Smades was always a pleasure to talk with, and I enjoyed our visits. I remember her always helping with activities at school. She was always so kind and funny and helpful. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless You All.
— Kathy (Hannon) Symington

Ira, Tina, Joel and Sam, my condolences to you and your families. Loves your Mom. She knew Joe from years ago and was ironic that we would live again on the same street. I have such fond memories of being neighbors on Abbott Rd. Prayers to you all.
— Lynne (Peach) Brauser

To all the Smades family, I am so sorry to hear of Josie''s passing. She was like a sister to my mom. They were friends for ages. And what a lot of fun they had together. Here''s just one story: your mom brought a sports coat of your dad''s that she hated to the church rummage sale to finally get it out of the house. My mom bought it, took it to the Downbeat restaurant and asked the owner to call your dad and tell him he''d left it on the coat rack. :) She was so kind to me always and so great to talk to. I pray that good memories will bring you comfort. May she rest in Christ''s peace, united with so many dear friends and family members again.
— Laurie Konwinski

Ira, Tina, Joel, Sam & Judy...wish I could be there Friday. Always loved Aunt Josie...her humor, her wit, and her "cashmere and pearls" advice. Her stories about how she and mom shared a room always made me smile. I''ll miss her. Love and hugs...
— Joette

Joel sorry to hear of your mom''s passing, she always would speak when I would walk by the house.
— Joe Fuoco

Condolences

Gone to a wonderful place of peace will never forget the times I spent at her house she was a pistol , will always be in my heart Cousin Cindy
— Cindy Costanza
Joel - So sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
— Mary McAndrew Quinlisk
To the family of Josephine "Josie" Smades, I am very sorry to hear of your dear mother''s passing. I went to school with her son Ira B. Smades, Jr. at St. Bernards School and BCCHS class of 1967. Mrs. Smades was always a pleasure to talk with, and I enjoyed our visits. I remember her always helping with activities at school. She was always so kind and funny and helpful. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless You All.
— Kathy (Hannon) Symington
Ira, Tina, Joel and Sam, my condolences to you and your families. Loves your Mom. She knew Joe from years ago and was ironic that we would live again on the same street. I have such fond memories of being neighbors on Abbott Rd. Prayers to you all.
— Lynne (Peach) Brauser
To all the Smades family, I am so sorry to hear of Josie''s passing. She was like a sister to my mom. They were friends for ages. And what a lot of fun they had together. Here''s just one story: your mom brought a sports coat of your dad''s that she hated to the church rummage sale to finally get it out of the house. My mom bought it, took it to the Downbeat restaurant and asked the owner to call your dad and tell him he''d left it on the coat rack. :) She was so kind to me always and so great to talk to. I pray that good memories will bring you comfort. May she rest in Christ''s peace, united with so many dear friends and family members again.
— Laurie Konwinski

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