Jeanette M. Watts, 98, of Bradford, passed away Monday December 22, 2025.
Born February 4, 1927, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late David and Myrtle (Manry) Walb. She was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On February 14, 1947, she married Dalph E. Watts who preceded her in death on December 26, 2002.
Jeanette was an accomplished entrepreneur: working in retail shops on Main Street, selling stainless steel cookware at home parties with her husband during the 1950’s, and became a top sales manager for Cameo Lingerie Company.
She later worked as Secretary/Administrative Assistant for the First Presbyterian Church for 25 years.
Jeanette was instrumental in the founding of Bradford Ecumenical Home in 1989. She started the Ecumenical Auxiliary and served on the Board of Directors. She was President of American Cancer Society, active in Relay for Life for many years, She started the Chapter of Red Hats while reigning as Queen Mother.
Spending summers at their beloved cottage on Chautauqua Lake (purchased in 1958) brought much joy, laughter and good times creating memories with lifelong friends for generations to come.
Surviving is one daughter, Marci McCleneghan of Fishersville, VA, one grandson, Justin (Deena) Watts, one great-granddaughter Kristine Watts, one sister, Connie (Ron) Ross, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Steven Watts, three brothers, Ken, Harold, Bill, and two sisters, Kathleen and Betty.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday May 30, 2026, at 11 am in the First Presbyterian Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com