CLYDE GALBREATH
Clyde R. Galbreath, 98, of 325 West Washington St., Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Bradford Manor.
Born October 26, 1910 in Belltown, he was a son of the late Merle H. and Ida (Edeburn) Galbreath.
He attended grade school in Belltown and Zimmerman High School. On August 15, 1987 in Warren, he married Viola (Doverspike) Galbreath who survives.
He was formerly employed at the United Natural Gas Company, the Knox Glass Works in Marienville, then Messer Oil Company, and South Penn Oil Company. From 1941 to 1961 he owned and operated the Cyclone Service Station. He later worked as a Road Salesman for Smethport Auto and he retired in 1965.
He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, he served on the Church Board, and chaired the Trustee Board. Prior to joining the Church of the Nazarene he was an active member of the Cyclone Free Methodist Church and served as a teacher as well as Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Rev. Viola Galbreath, is one son, Richard L. (Beverly) Galbreath of Lakeland Fla.; one daughterinlaw, Martha Galbreath of Camp Hill; a step son, Paul (Helen) Burch of Jamestown; two step daughters, Hazel Intihar of Frewsburg and Vivian Johnson of Russell; one brotherinlaw, Lowell Young, of Emporium; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Irene (Payne) Galbreath; his second wife, Marie (Lasher) Galbreath; one son, James M. Galbreath; one sister, Grace Young; and one brother, Edwin Galbreath.
Family will be receiving friends on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the HollenbeckCahill Funeral Homes, Inc., East Main St. and again on Monday, October 5, in the First Church of the Nazarene from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at which time funeral and committal will be held with Rev. Timothy D. Brown, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to First Church of the Nazerene, 55 North Bennett St. Bradford, PA 16701 or Bradford Senior Center 60 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
