Howard Charles Bradford, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday at his home.

Born on November 17, 1942, in Hanover County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William C. and Mary Lou C. (Johnson) Bradford.

Howard worked for Weinstock Auto Parts, Wilkes-Barre before taking a job as a track installer with the D&H Railroad.  He retired from the railroad in 2003.

Howard was preceded in death by his son, Malcolm C. Bradford, who died April 12, 2015, his brother, Joseph Bradford and sister, Gazelle Bradford.

Surviving are his daughters, Jennell Bradford & Mary Bradford, a son, Mark Fritz, numberous grandchildren & great grandchildren, his former wife, Pauline Bradford Ramsey, a brother, Leon Bradford, several nieces and nephews.

Homegoing Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 3, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 105 Hill Street, Wilkes-Barre with Interment to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township.  Friends may view from 9:00 A.M. till the time of the services.  Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Wilkes-Barre has been entrusted with the arrangements.