Charlotte Mae Bradish

Charlotte Mae Bradish, one of eight children born to the union of Homer W. and Amanda Josepha (Pfendler) Zerbe, was born July 28, 1938 on a farm in Lucinda, Pennsylvania. As a young girl, Charlotte and her family moved from Lucinda to Knox, Pennsylvania where she grew up and graduated from high school. On December 20, 1958, Charlotte married the love of her life, William D. Bradish. They shared over 51 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. They were blessed with two children: Susan and William. Due to the fact that William was in the military, Charlotte and the family became very adept at packing up and moving to new and exciting places. They lived in Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Maryland, Kentucky and also spent time in Germany. Charlotte preferred a simple life. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, working in her garden and caring for the lawn. She liked playing cards, especially Yukor and Canasta and loved the Carol Burnett Show. The thing she enjoyed the most was reading. She loved losing herself in other worlds while reading her books. Most importantly, she cherished those times spent with her family and friends. Charlotte passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in her home after putting up a long and courageous fight against lung cancer. She had attained the age of 71 years, 8 months and 17 days. She will be sadly missed, by all those that knew and loved her. Charlotte leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William Dudley Bradish, Jr.; two children: Susan K. Bradish and her husband James Ivan Magee of Nicholasville, KY and William D Bradish and his wife Carla of Waynesville, MO; two sisters: Virginia Kapp and her husband Charles of Clarion, PA and Bernice Knight of Charlotte, NC; two brothers: William Zerbe and his wife Nancy and Dennis Zerbe and his wife Kay, all of Knox, PA; two sisters-in-law: June Zerbe of St. Petersburg, PA and Carol Zerbe of Cranberry, PA; several other relatives and friends. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Howard and Robert Zerbe and Donald Zerbe and his wife Lois and son Ricky. A memorial service was held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 17, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville, Missouri with Lindy Hardwick officiating. The songs “Amazing Grace”, “Keep on the Sunny Side” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” were played. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Charlotte Bradish to the Phelps County Regional Hospice and may be sent to Memorial Chapels and Crematory, 202 Historic 66 W, Waynesville, Missouri 65583.

Charlotte Mae Bradish

July 28, 1938 - April 14, 2010