Emmett D. Stiefel, 73, of Jefferson Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.

Born November 30, 1952, in Olean NY, he was a son of the late Theodore and Helen (Saverline) Stiefel. He was a 1971 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On May 1, 1972, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as an Intel Analyst until he was honorably discharged on April 30, 1974. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

On December 15, 1979, in the Emanuel Lutheran Church he married Deborah Lynn (Randolph) Stiefel who preceded him in death on February 8, 2006. 

After the service, Emmett joined W.R. Case Cutlery and worked in the bone room. He retired after 36 years at the company in 2010. 

Emmett enjoyed listening to classic rock, watching television, movies, building model cars and making things out of Legos. 

Surviving is his only daughter, Heather (Brandon) Whittemore, of Bradford, one grandson Liam Whittemore, two sisters, Belva Pessia, of Mechanicsburg, Karla Applegate, of Bradford, one brother, Quentin Stiefel, of Spencerport NY, and several nieces and nephews.

Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, wife Debi, of 27 years, one sister, Chastina Stiefel, and two brothers, Truman Stiefel, infant Robert.

Emmett’s family will receive friends on Friday May 15, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., followed by funeral services 1 PM with Rev. John Kearns, Pastor of the Emanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Following the funeral service Military Honors will be accorded in McKean Memorial Park by members of the United States Army and the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford Honor Guards.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Deborah (Debi) Randolph Stiefel Memorial Fund at the Bradford Hospital Foundation by calling (814) 362-3200 or online at https://www.brmc-ogh.org/foundations/brmc/ or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

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

Online condolences may be expressed to his family at www.hollenbeckcahill.com