Kazuko "Kay" Wells

Kazuko "Kay" Wells obituary, Bradford, PA

Kazuko "Kay" Wells

Kazuko Wells Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes on Jan. 29, 2026.
Kazuko "Kay" Wells, 93, of 16 Lincolndale Rd, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born March 3, 1932, in Naha, Okinawa. She was a daughter of the late Kenkei Taba and Makato (Nagamine) Taba.

She worked for JC Penny's Department Store and retired from housekeeping at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Kay enjoyed crocheting, cooking her famous sukiyaki, and all family gatherings.

Surviving is one son Tate Andrew (Nam) Wells of Hoover Al, six grandsons, Jason (Rachel) Wells of Johnsonburg, Jeremy (Nicole) Wells of Bradford, Jared (Melissa) Wells of Erie, Jacob (Nicole) Wells of Kittanning, Andrew Wells, Nick (Ashton) Wells of Alabama, 16 great grandchildren, Ethan, Alyssa, (Hunter) Cole, Jack, Lexi, EmmaKae, Lily, Ty, Levi, Ella, Luca, Josiah, Ezra, Taj, Beau, Eden, and Avery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, James Lee Wells II, and one daughter, Leila Catherine Wells

Private services will be held for the family.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes

33 South Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701

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