Isabella Catherine Bradley “Bell”, 95, of Mercersburg, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital due to a history of heart issues.
She is the last of her siblings.
Born May 30, 1930 in Marion, PA, she was a daughter of the late Guy E. and Jess L. (McClure) Hartman.
Isabella graduated from Greencastle High School in 1948 and married Linn E. Bradley (Slim) on June 17, 1956.
In her younger years, she worked at the Dixie Dinner in Marion, where she met her husband, Linn. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, and mainly caring for her family.
In her older years, she enjoyed coloring, watching Christian programs, music programs, and the movie, Gunsmoke. She especially enjoyed family time with her daughter and son-in-law on their adventures during hunting season and Christmas gatherings. She also loved spending time with her fur baby, Maisy Dove.
Bell is survived by her son, Roddy Bradley, a daughter, Sondi Heinbaugh and her husband Donald “Pete”, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law, Gail Hartman.
A visitation will be Thursday, 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg, PA.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc.
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