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Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport, PA

  • Apr 19
  • 1 min read

Wendy K. Bradshaw, 55, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (April 16, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

She was born July 16, 1970 in Kane, the daughter of Richard A. and Penny A. (Carlson) Walker, Sr. On September 9, 2006, in Clermont, PA, she married Mark S. Bradshaw, who survives.

 

Wendy was a graduate of Smethport High School Class of 1988 and worked in several locations before becoming unable to work due to health issues.


She was a member of the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, enjoyed baking, hunting, fishing, camping and being outdoors. She loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.


In addition to her husband, Mark, she is survived by:

Her mother: Penny Walker of Smethport, One daughter: Logan M. Akers of Clermont, PA, One son: Montana J. Akers of Farmers Valley, PA, A step daughter: Christine Bradshaw of Ridgway, PA, Four grandchildren: Callie, Rian, Alyce and Alice, Three brothers: Richard (Jessica) Walker, Jr. and William (Beth) Walker, both of Clermont, PA, and Dennis (Jodi) Walker of Smethport, One sister: Kimberly (Tom) Bloom of Corry, PA, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.


Wendy was preceded in death by her father, Richard A. Walker, Sr., and one granddaughter, Rowan.


A Celebration of Wendy’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2PM, at the Smethport Fire Hall, Smethport.

 

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (stopsarcoidosis.org).


Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

     

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

 
 
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