Nancy O’Donnell, 97, of Bradford passed away Wednesday (July 30, 2025) surrounded by her family, after a brief stay at the Bradford Manor.

Born March 26, 1928, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Salvator “Sam” and Vittoria Forte Luciano.

Nancy was a 1945 graduate of St. Bernard High School.

On May 16, 1953, in St. Bernard Church before the Rev. Martin Grady, she married William J. O’Donnell, who preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 2013.

Nancy worked as a secretary for several Bradford firms.

Nancy enjoyed many fun gatherings with family and friends and especially game playing. She was also a longtime member of St. Francis Church, and a current member of St. Bernard Church.

Surviving are three sons, Daniel (Kristi) O’Donnell of Keswick, Va., William (Patti) O’Donnell of Charlotte, N.C., and David (Priscilla) O’Donnell of Ridgeland, Miss.; one daughter-in-law, Barbara O’Donnell of Bradford; two sisters, Gloria (the late Vincent) Colella and Jean (the late Stephen) Hvizdzak, both of Bradford; 13 grandchildren, Brian, Kristen, Allison, Kati Jo, Landon, Tara, Tom, Jim, Brittney, Steffani, Gabrielle, Isabella and Meredith; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Bill, of 59 years, Nancy was preceded in death by one son, Kevin O’Donnell, who died Feb. 14, 2024; one sister, Mary Pedine; and lifetime friend Mary Rae.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 3, 2025) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St., where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 o’clock in St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. John Jacquel, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Mary Rae Endowment Fund at Futures Rehabilitation Center, Bradford Bright Alternatives, Bradford Public Library or St. Bernard Church.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.