Barry Thomas "Beatle" Hoad

Barry Thomas "Beatle" Hoad obituary, Rathbone, NY

Barry Thomas "Beatle" Hoad

Barry Hoad Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home - Canisteo on Jan. 3, 2026.
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Barry Thomas Hoad "Beatle", age 58 of Rathbone, NY passed away at home on January 1, 2026. Beatle was born to Lorana Clark and Barry Hoad on January 25, 1967, at Bethesda Hospital in Hornell, NY.

Beatle is survived by his four daughters, Megan Noel of Chilhowie, VA, Lucretia (Eddie) Hoad of Addison, NY, Katrina (Caleb) Bevis of Jasper, NY and Tina (Logan) Abbey of Addison, NY. 10 Grandchildren and his mother Lorana Walsh of Heathsville, VA.

Also surviving are Beatle's 9 siblings, Nadine (Rick) Finall of King George, VA, Lucas (Nancy) Hoad of Indianapolis, IN, Dan Hoad of Heathsville, VA, Stephanie Andrews of Cameron Mills, Shannon (John) Covert of Addison, Jim Seeley of Addison, Melissa (Scott) Colwell of Tioga, PA, Benton (Cassandra) Hoad of Cameron Mills and Elizabeth (David) Walsh of Addison; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Beatle is also survived by the mother of his children Anne Fisk of Woodhull, his stepmom Deborah Hoad of Cameron Mills, and his friend and companion Brenda Sutton of Rathbone.

Beatle was predeceased by his father Barry T. Hoad (2014) and his brother-in-law Charles Fisk (2018).

Beatle will be remembered for his love of Ford's especially his beloved Maverick. His family will cherish and forever miss his "Beatle" grin, his up to no good chuckle, the best hugs that could fix the world and his undeniable selfless love and dedication to his family.

There will be no formal funeral services. The family will host a Celebration of Life at the Savona Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from Noon – till.

Arrangements are in care of the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo, NY.

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