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

She was born July 16, 1970, in Kane, a daughter of Richard A. and Penny A. Carlson Walker Sr. On Sept. 9, 2006, in Clermont, 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 American Legion John Berg Post 976 of Crosby and 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; one son, Montana J. Akers of Farmers Valley; a stepdaughter, Christine Bradshaw of Ridgway; four grandchildren, Callie, Rian, Alyce and Alice; three brothers, Richard (Jessica) Walker Jr. and William (Beth) Walker, both of Clermont, and Dennis (Jodi) Walker of Smethport; one sister, Kimberly (Tom) Bloom of Corry; 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 at 2 p.m. Saturday (April 25, 2026) at Smethport Fire Hall.

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

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.