LaVale, MD - Gale Ellen (Martin) Bradfield, 82, formerly of Sisterville, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Born October 13, 1942, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Betty (Kane) Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George "Stewart" Bradfield III in August 2015.

Gale spent her childhood living in multiple cities across Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Gale graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1961. Shortly after, she married her husband, George "Stewart" Bradfield III in August of that same year. Gale and Stewart were blessed with two daughters, Carrie and Beth. She was a dedicated and loving mother, spending her time raising her daughters and creating memories.

Gale was also a strong member of the Sisterville community, supporting her husband Stewart in the planning of countless diverse community events. Gale took a great deal of pride in being a member of a small tight knit community.

Gale went on to become a grandmother of four girls, Jennifer, Sarah, Emily and Katie. She was always invested in spending time with her granddaughters and was a constant presence and support. Gale loved talking about her childhood memories, music from her lifetime, as well as reminiscing on her favorite trips she took with Stewart and her girls. She took joy in keeping an immaculate home and passing on her very specific tips and tricks.

Gale is survived by her daughters, Carrie Rogers and husband David, of LaVale, and Beth Athey and husband, David, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and her granddaughters, Jennifer Black and husband, Jared, Sarah Weldon and husband, Sawyer, and Emily and Katie Athey.

Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland on Wednesday, June 25th from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Harold R. McClay officiating.

Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD.

Gale and her family would like to extend a special thank you to the Schwab Family Cancer Center, specifically Dr. Mavromatis and her staff for their dedication and above and beyond support and compassion along this journey. They would also like to thank UPMC's hospice team for their consideration, expertise, and kindness to the end.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make memorial contributions are requested to direct them to UPMC Western Maryland Hospice Services, 12501 Willowbrook Rd, 3rd Floor, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Condolences may be made at www.ScarpelliFH.com.