Robert (Bob) B. Bradt, 79, of Eldred, passed away Saturday (October 24, 2026) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

He was born January 11, 1947 in Olean, NY, the son of Robert G. and Joanne (Bell) Bradt. On October 17, 1970, in Eldred, PA, he married Mary E. Danvir, who survives.

Bob was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School Class of 1964 and served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1968.

He worked at Dresser-Rand of Olean, NY, for over 40 years before retiring.

He was a member of the Eldred American Legion Post #887 where he served as Commander for several years, VFW Post #2092 of Eldred, and the Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Department.  He was also a baseball coach for many years when his son was young.  Memorial Day was very important to Bob. Each year he helped place American flags on the graves of local military men and women, marched in the local parades, and enjoyed spending the rest of the holiday with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by:

One daughter: Stacy L. (Tim) Connor of Bassett, VA

One son: Brian R. Bradt of Eldred, PA

Four grandchildren: Dylan Bradt, Kelsey Connor, Kera Hendershot, and Kaden Connor

Two great grandchildren: Ryan and Maddox Hendershot

Three brothers: Gary (Lynn) Bell of Bothell, WA, Donald Bradt of Sacramento, CA, and Ted (Linda) Bradt of Moncks Corner, SC

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline A. Rees, and his brother-in-law, William D. Rees.

Per Bob’s request, there will be no visitation. A graveside military service will be conducted by the Eldred, Smethport/Crosby and Port Allegany Honor Guard on Tuesday, October 27 at 2PM in Lamphier Cemetery on Main St., Eldred. Beth Goldsmith will be providing Amazing Grace on bagpipes. Following service, a celebration of life gathering and meal will be held at the Eldred American Legion.Memorials, if desired, may be made to Eldred American Legion Post #887 or the VFW Post #2092 of Eldred. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.