Paul Eugene Monjar, 106, died peacefully on May 22, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born on September 6, 1917, in Clintonville, he was a son to the late Harry Austin and Lois (Alverna) Monjar.

The Monjar family moved to Gifford, when Paul was a young child. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1936.

On December 6, 1941 in Bradford he married Hazel E. (Freeman) Monjar, who preceded him in death in 1952. On September 29, 1962, in Bradford, he married Betty J. (Gimera) Monjar who died May 11, 2000.

Paul retired from Dresser Manufacturing Division in 1979 where he was a foreman in the Welding Department. He had worked there for 37 years. After retiring, along with his wife, Betty, they opened The Attic Shop where they specialized in antiques and framing.

Mr. Monjar was well known throughout the area as a fine baseball and softball player and played for many years both on Smethport and Bradford area teams. He also was an avid golfer and a founding member of Pine Acres Golf Course.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bradford. He served as a Deacon, and Elder, and usher as well as a member of the Property Committee along with taking care of the Memorial Garden. He served at the Friendship Table for several years as well as the Elf Program.

Surviving is his daughter, Molly Loughlin and her husband Larry Loughlin of
Warren, two sons, Dale Monjar and wife Pam Monjar of Nashville, TN, and Todd Monjar of Bellingham, MA. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Kari Swanson of Warren, Nicholas Monjar of Philadelphia, and Blake Monjar of Boca Raton, FL., and two great-
grandsons, Drew Swanson of Warren, and Evan Swanson, USMC, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his two wives, three brothers: Harry, Edward, George; four sisters: Alverna Bright, Edna Walters, Helen Eakin, and Elanor Pierotti.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Paul’s Life on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Rob Klouw, Pastor, and Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired Presbyterian minister officiating.

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

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Chapel Ridge or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com