Kevin James Parkhurst, age 63, passed away on August 1^st, 2026 after a brave and courageous fight with cancer in his home surrounded by family and close friends.

Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Bradford Area High School and a lifelong resident of Bradford.

He had worked at various local businesses in the area and was currently an Industrial Electrician at Graham Packaging at the time of his death.

Kevin was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and an active member of the Eagles Club. He enjoyed playing darts, riding his SxS, and spending time with friends. Judy and Kevin would often spend time listening to classic rock, a passion that they both shared.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Arthur Parkhurst and his brother, Artie Parkhurst. Surviving is Kevin’s mother, Ardis Parkhurst-Kelley (Bradford, PA), his son, Corey Parkhurst (Salamanca, NY) and his grandson, Oliver Smith-Parkhurst (Portville, NY).

Also surviving are Kevin’s two sisters, Karen Parkhurst (Jensen Beach, FL) and Kathy Kloss (Bradford, PA), his two nieces, Megan Hale (Greenville, PA) and Mara Kloss (Pittsburgh, PA), his significant other, Judy Carr (Bradford, PA), and his close friends, Brian and Lynn Drehmer (Bradford, PA) and Matt Luke (Bradford, PA).

A Celebration of Life date will later be announced by the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make all donations in Kevin’s memory to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 58, Derrick City, PA 16727.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.