Bradford James Silk Jr., 79, of Leetsdale, passed away at home on May 4th, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 20th, 1946, a son of the late Bradford Sr. and Mavis (Wells) Silk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan (Hamilton) Silk. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret Anne (Cummins) Silk, his sons, Bradford James Silk III (Barbara) and Robert Francis Silk, his grandchildren: Ashley Anne Knutson (Andrew), Bradford James Silk IV (Amy), Victoria Lynn Hickerson (John) and Sean Robert Silk (Anna); as well as great-grandchildren, Lilly Silk, Aiden Knutson, and expected Iris Silk, his sister, Bonnie Ufert, his brother, Doug Silk, and 8 nieces and 4 nephews.

Bradford was a dedicated public servant who served 4 years in the United States Navy, and also served as a cub scout master, a fire fighter for 45-years, a fire chief for 8 years, a city councilman for 8 years and was the chairman of the municipal water sewage board. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandchildren and close friends. He was a loving husband, father to his children and pups, and proud to be a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, May 9th, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 11 A.M.