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Joseph Sutherland Obituary
He was born on July 12, 1934, in Bradford, a son of the late Everett J. Sr. and Mary Ann Leo Sutherland.
He was the husband of Nancy M. Holleran Sutherland, who preceded him in death on June 9, 1980.
He was a graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
He was a commissioner of the Bradford Midget Football League for many years. He was a former member of the American Flint Glass Worker's Union; while a member he was a past president, a member of the National Mediation Board and a delegate who traveled to many national conventions.
He was employed by the former Bovaird & Seyfang Mfg. Co. until its closure at that time he started working for the former Corning Glass Works and it's successors until his retirement. While working for Corning, Mr. Sutherland won many awards for improving production.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who was stationed in Germany from 1955 until 1957. While in the Army he served as a military police officer.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Alice Goodnoe of Bradford; one son, Michael (Jennifer Messinger) Sutherland of Eldred; one brother, Everett (Dixie) Sutherland Jr. of Bradford; one sister, Donna M. Tenhundfeld of Cincinnati, Ohio, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by one son, Patrick Sutherland.
At his request funeral services will be private.
Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Bradford Township Police Department, 136 Hemlock St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com
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Joe Girard
February 4, 2015
Sorry to hear of my childhood friend's passing. Growing up as neighborhood friends, we had many fond memories of the 5th ward. My thoughts and prayers are for Joe and his family.
Pat Pascale
January 31, 2015
Joe and I go back a long way.
God speed my friend.
Dave Pascale
January 31, 2015
I worked with Joe for many years in the Bradford Midget Football League and knew him as a great guy who was always eager to jump in and get the work done. I have not seen him in many years but he will be in my thoughts and prayers
January 30, 2015
I did not know Joe personally, but his son Patrick married my daughter Joan. His son Patrick was a good person and together Joan and Pat gave Jim and I two most precious grandchildren -- Jennifer and Dominic. May you rest in peace Joe. Karen Colosimo
Richard Holleran
January 30, 2015
Many years have passed since we saw Joe hope he is at peace now our condolences to Michael and all his family Richard and Jean Holleran
Teri Cannon
January 29, 2015
May You Rest in Peace Uncle Joe.
Jennifer McIntosh
January 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bradford Clan. May we never forget Grandpa Joe; may we remember all he has done for so many.
Mrs. Patrick Sutherland
January 29, 2015
God Speed Grandpa Joe.
With love, The Sutherland Family
Jennifer, Mark, Emma, Amelia, Dominic, Stefanie, Jared, Justin, and Didi
Joan Colosimo
January 29, 2015
I am very sorry to hear about Joe's passing; my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the entire Sutherland family. Thank you Joe...
Louis Stewart
January 29, 2015
May you rest in peace
jerry rice
January 29, 2015
was a good man to talk to I enjoy talking to joe on my grandma's front porch will be missed by the family
January 29, 2015
Our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends. We will miss the stories Joe shared with us. We would like to thank him for being such a wonderful friend to our Aunt Alice. the Phillips family
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