Bernadette M. Blankschen Scanlon

Bernadette Blankschen Scanlon Bradley passed away on June 3rd, 2026, in Palm Coast Florida. Previously she lived in Colonial Hills in Kingston, New York. She was a resident of Kingston since 1969. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church on Delaware Ave., where she served in various capacities.

For 32 years she taught in Elementary schools in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. She taught the last 23 years in Kingston, New York. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. She was an active member of the Catholic Widows/Widower group.

Mrs. Scanlon was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 20, 1936. Her parents, Louis and Veronica Szczepkowski died previously.

She married Fred Blankschen in 1972. He was born on June 3rd, 1924. He died in 2001. Her second husband, Robert Scanlon died 6 months after their wedding on October 9, 2008. She married Thomas Bradley in 2011 and moved to Florida. Her sisters, Helen Schneible, Angela Clark, Irene Van Newkirk, Christina Plante and Genevieve Lozeau died previously.

Bernadette had many friends, because she was such a wonderful friend herself. She loved the company of others, and always tried to make others feel welcomed. She was a great listener. She was grateful for everything she had: her health, her friends, her life. She saw the best in everyone.