Roger Tingue

1957 - 2025

Roger Dale Tingue, 67, of 3 Bayberry Court, passed away Friday (Jan. 3, 2025) surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Born Feb. 20, 1957, in Springville, N.Y., he was a son of the late Clarence "Bub" Tingue and Mary (Hess) Tingue-May.
He was raised in West Valley, N.Y., and graduated from West Valley High School in 1975.
Roger was a man of many talents, unshakable kindness and an ever-present sense of humor. He touched countless lives with his craft, stories and love. Roger was an independent contractor and master carpenter whose work stood as a testament to his exceptional skill and artistry.
Over the years he built homes for luminaries such as Ike and Tina Turner and R.J. Reynolds. He worked all throughout the United States; yet, some of his most cherished projects were the homes he built or remodeled for his family, his siblings, children, nieces and nephews, leaving a legacy of not just structures but of love and connections.
He poured his heart into creating a special place called the Hall of Fame for Mothers in West Valley, N.Y.
This site was a tribute to his mother whose profound faith and sacrifice shaped the man he became. This place has become home to family reunions for the past 25 years.
Roger prioritized his family and friends above all else and was known for his unique voice and weekly phone calls that always ended with a "Love Ya Bye." He could light up any room with his stories, jokes and his remarkable memory for people, music and songs. He was a gifted poet and artist who often said, "Carpentry pays the bills but, Artistry is my heart."
An avid lover of antiques and history, he appreciated the beauty of the past. He embodied compassion and a deep love of life that will forever be missed. We will carry his stories, his laughter and his love in our hearts always.
On Dec. 25, 2009, in St. Augustine, Fla., he married Cathleen Ann (Joshnick) Tingue, who survives. In addition, he is survived by his children, Tylyr Norman (Tonja) Tingue of West Valley and Kellie Anne (Owen Tredeau) Tingue of Bradford; stepchildren Kevin Allen (Heather) Carpenter of Surprize, Ariz., Kara Lea (Jeff) McDivitt of Goodyear, Ariz., and Tyler Robert (Carli Irons) Griffith of Harleysville; grandchildren Ryann Turner, Sebastian Mendez, Azia Tingue, Ezra Tingue, Matthew Tingue, Zachariah Tingue, Timothy Horrick and James Horrick; step-grandchildren Dominic McDivitt, Cole Carpenter and Ava Carpenter; siblings, Sandi (Loren) Meyers of Alden, N.Y., Sue Tingue of Cattaraugus, N.Y., Cindy (Bob) Everetts-Giboo of Machias N.Y., Vickie (Al) Erlandson of East Otto, N.Y., Annie (Gary) Robbins of Arcadia, Fla., John (Nell) Tingue of Tavares, Fla., Gary Tingue of West Valley; half-siblings Kelly (Darrell) Murphy of Delevan, N.Y., Candy (Randy) Kessler of Delevan, Jeff (Pat) Tingue of Delevan; step siblings, Sally (Jeff) Carter of Delevan and Machias, N.Y., Dale (Carol) Tingue of Delevan, Skip (Christina) Tingue of Fort Charlotte, Fla., Rose (Dean) French of Meadville, Larry (Julie) May of Delevan and Raymond (Cyndi) May of Freedom, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom he cherished deeply and who loved him in return.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Conrad May; stepmother Betty Tingue; and one brother, Clarence "Jody" Tingue.
Roger's family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St.
Friends are also invited to attend a celebration of life where we will honor this incredible man and the lasting impact he made, from 2 to 5 p.m. July 13, 2025, at the West Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 9085 Route 240, West Valley, NY 14171. He will be interred at his West Valley Hall of Fame property.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Kids and Cancer, P.O. Box 1299, Bradford, PA 16701; or Riceville Community Church, 5207 Gooseneck Road, West Valley, NY 14171.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.