John R. Bradica

John R. Bradica, 77, of Elverson, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital. John was born in Braddock, PA, to his late parents, John James and Christina (Sczur) Bradica. His beloved wife, Joetta R. (Lensie) Bradica, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage, survives at home.

John served for 23 years in the United States Naval Reserves. John obtained his master’s degree from West Chester University. John was a teacher for 37 years. He was a supervisor at Twin Valley Bible Academy and taught mathematics in the Coatesville Area School District. He will always be remembered as a loving husband and a devoted father and grandfather. In his spare time, John loved watching game shows, playing games on his ipad and attending his grandchildren’s athletic and musical events. He and Joetta loved the Lord and worshiped together at Christian Fellowship Church in New Holland.

In addition to Joetta at home, John is survived by his children, Jeremey Bradica, of Elverson, Joseph Bradica and his wife Jessie, of Landsdale, PA, and Joyanne Bradica, of Elverson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Adrienne Bradica, Alexis Bradica and Andrew Bradica and his sisters, Rosanna Reynolds Clanton wife of Pratt, of FL, Dorothy Fedorka wife of Bill, of Pittsburgh, and Frances Bryan wife of Sam, of MS.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Bradica and Nicholas Bradica.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, on May 21, 2025, at Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Road, New Holland. A private family inurnment will be held on a future date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Fellowship Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.