Carolyn R. Confer, 82, of 619 South Kendall Avenue, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her residence.
Born August 17, 1939, on Wolf Run in Rew, she was a daughter of the late William and Catherine (Oviatt) Covert. She was a 1958 graduate of Smethport High School.
On July 22, 1961, in Smethport, she married, Floyd E. Confer, who preceded her in death on May 23, 2018.
Carolyn worked as a Teacher’s Aide for the Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9 for 26 years.
Carolyn was a member of Sawyer Evangelical Church, where she served on Church Council, Pastor Parish, was Children Director and taught Sunday School. She served on the Election Board as a Majority Inspector at the Foster Township Polls. She enjoyed crafts, reading, word search puzzles. Her favorite time was spent feeding her hummingbirds, but most especially spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Karen L. Confer, of Bradford, and Laura J. (Robert J.) Lehnert, of Wilkes Barre, two grandchildren, Robert C. Lehnert and Katie J. Lehnert, one sister, Catherine "Sis" Ferman, of Smethport, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and four brothers, William, Alan, Thomas, and Howard Covert.
Friends will be received by family on Saturday November 6, 2021, after 11:00am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, Bradford. John Droney a family member will officiate a private service at another time for family. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Sawyer Evangelical Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com