Mary "Kay" Camas, 80, of Bradford, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Mary's Asbury Ridge in Erie.
Born May 3, 1945, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late T.C. "Neal" and Regina "Deanie" M. (Hill) Donohue.
On August 17, 1968, in St. Bernard Church, she married Rocco Camas Jr., who preceded her in death on October 23, 2023.
Kay graduated from Bradford Central Christian High School (1963) and Villa Maria College earning a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She furthered her education at Saint Bonaventure University where she earned a Master of Science Degree in Education in 1972.
Kay formerly worked as an elementary school teacher at Bradford Area Schools, and she also taught elementary school at St. Bernard Elementary School for 25 years.
She was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Church. She enjoyed raising her family and attending all their sports, music and school activities. She found immense pleasure visiting each of her grandchildren and supporting all their activities. She also enjoyed feeding hummingbirds and watching them return to her yard every summer season.
Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie (Brack) Wilson, of Smithfield, NC, and Toni Hess, of Erie, one son, Timothy Camas, of CA, five grandchildren, Lex Hess, Sullivan Hess, Braxton Wilson, Charlotte Wilson, and Nolan Wilson. One sister Joan Pessia (Robert) of Canyon Lake, Texas, and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband Rocco of 55 years, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Timothy Donohue, and one sister, Sister Ann Donahue, SSJ.
Private funeral services will be held for family in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., with Rev. Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be at the St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Saint Bernards Church, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Sympathy cards can be sent to The Camas Family c/o Toni Hess 3219 Washington Avenue, Erie, PA 16508.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com