George J. Pascarella, 86, of Bradford passed away Friday (July 4, 2025) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.

He was born Sept. 27, 1938, in Bradford, a son of the late Carmen and Elvira “Georgie” Alviti Pascarella.

He was a 1956 graduate of the former St. Bernard School.

On Feb. 28, 1963, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, he married Patricia Fox, who survives.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served stateside from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1967.

George was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with his family. He was also elected to serve on Bradford City Council for two terms in the 2000s.

He worked for several years for his uncle Jack Alviti at PV Paving prior to working at Dresser Manufacturing Co. for nine years. He then owned and operated George’s Barbershop for 45-plus years until his death.

In addition to his wife of 62 years, Patricia Pascarella of Bradford, he is also survived by one son, Jeffrey (Bridget) Pascarella of Bradford; three daughters, Ann (Jerry) Payne, Jill Pascarella and Amy (Mike) Haviland, all of Bradford; two brothers, Carmen (Margaret) Pascarella II of Rochester, N.Y., and James Pascarella of Bethel Park; two sisters, Rose Piganelli of Bradford and Joanne Simon of Levittown; seven grandchildren, Samantha (Ryne) Wight, Michael (Kayla) Pascarella, Patrick (Michele) Pascarella, Lexandria (Matson) Pascarella, Brynn Haviland, Addie Haviland and Brody Haviland; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Pascarella and Louis Pascarella; one niece, Jamie Giordano; and two nephews, Dominic Piganelli and Scott Simon.

Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (July 9, 2025) at Mascho Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m.  Thursday (July 10, 2025) at St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. Leo Gallina, retired priest, as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Mascho Funeral Home Inc.

Online condolences can be expressed at maschofuneral.com.