Beverly A. Housler, 94, formerly of Erickson Drive, Bradford passed away peacefully on Saturday July 4, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 10, 1932, in Mt Jewett, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Alberta (Digel) Burdick.
Beverly was a proud 1950 graduate of Mt. Jewett High School. Beverly went on to earn her nursing degree from Bradford Hospital School of Nursing in 1953, beginning a lifelong career dedicated to caring for others.
On October 3, 1953, she married the love of her life, Claude E. Housler Jr. at the Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church. They shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage before Claude’s passing on December 21, 2002.
Beverly devoted many years to serving as a Registered Nurse at Bradford Hospital, beginning her career in 1953 and later at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. In addition to her nursing career, she worked alongside her husband as the bookkeeper for Claude’s Oil Field Contracting business for many years.
Beverly was a faithful member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church.
Beverly and Claude enjoyed traveling and were members of the 40 Coachmen Travel Club. She also generously volunteered with the Salvation Army and the Elf Fund. She found great joy in quilting as a member of the Kinzua Quilters Group, but above all, her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving is one daughter Deborah L. (Fred) Moore of Victor NY, three sons, Stephen E. (Denise) Housler of Bradford, Bruce M. (Wanita) Housler of Gifford and Timothy A. (Iva) Housler of Girard, one sister Patricia (the late Robert) Lineman of Bradford, and one brother Wade (the late Penny) Burdick of LaPointe IN, eight grandchildren and 18 great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Saturday July 11, 2026, from 10am to noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street. where funeral service will be held at noon following calling hours with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Committal Services and burial will be in Mt Nebo Cemetery Mt Jewett.
The Housler family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Bradford Visiting Nurses Association, especially Katie Alviti, as well as the dedicated caregivers at Chapel Ridge Assisted Living and The Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army 111 Jackson Avenue Bradford, PA 16701 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com