Bonna L. Burkhouse Obituary-Death: 95-Year-Old Former Bradford Resident Dies Peacefully
Bonna L. Burkhouse Obituary
Bonna L. Burkhouse, 95, formerly of 32 Totten Hollow, Bradford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born on December 24, 1930, in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, Bonna was the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Montgomery) Wareham. When she was five years old, her family moved to the Bradford area. She later graduated from Bradford High School with the class of 1948.
Following high school, Bonna worked at McCourt Label. She subsequently owned and operated Bonna’s Beauty Salon and also worked at Finer Floor and Furniture and as a teller at National City Bank, all in Bradford.
After retirement, Bonna enjoyed spending winters in Hempstead, Texas, with her husband and their Texas family. She was a member of Sawyer Evangelical Church and the Bradford Senior Center. She also valued the relationships she developed at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
On March 25, 1950, Bonna married James C. Burkhouse Jr. at Sawyer Evangelical United Brethren Church. Her husband preceded her in death on January 5, 2020.
Bonna’s family includes three daughters: Susan (Bruce Winquist) Giannantonio of Humble, Texas; Jamie (Dave) Trask of Smethport; and Kerrie (Mark) Pessia of Lewis Run. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Her life reflected decades of work, family relationships, and connections to the Bradford community. Her passing at 95 marks a significant loss for the family and those who knew her.
Personal Details
Detail Information
Full Name Bonna L. Burkhouse
Maiden Name Wareham
Age 95
Former Residence 32 Totten Hollow, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Date of Birth December 24, 1930
Place of Birth Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania
Parents Charles and Bessie (Montgomery) Wareham
Spouse James C. Burkhouse Jr.
Marriage Date March 25, 1950
Education Bradford High School, Class of 1948
Occupation Former beauty salon owner and employee at local businesses and National City Bank
Church Membership Sawyer Evangelical Church
Community Affiliation Bradford Senior Center
Incident and Death Details
Detail Information
Name of Deceased Bonna L. Burkhouse
Date of Death Friday, October 9, 2026
Age at Death 95
Place of Death Bradford Ecumenical Home
Last Listed Residence 32 Totten Hollow, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Cause of Death Not available
Manner of Death Not specified
Funeral Home Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Bonna’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Sawyer Evangelical Church.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Homer Williams, pastor, officiating. Burial will be private at McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Those wishing to honor Bonna’s memory may make memorial contributions to Sawyer Evangelical Church or to a charity of their choice. Online condolences may be shared through the funeral home’s website.
Final Tribute
Bonna L. Burkhouse lived 95 years, building a life shaped by family, work, faith, and community. From her early years in Sandy Lake and Bradford to her professional life and retirement travels with her husband, her story spans generations of memories.
She is survived by her three daughters, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, a family legacy extending across several generations.
As her loved ones gather to remember her, may the memories they shared bring comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on the published death notice and funeral information available at the time of writing. Every effort has been made to present the details accurately. The cause of death was not specified in the announcement. Funeral arrangements and memorial information should be confirmed with Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. if updates become available.
