Jeff A. Holly

Jeff A. Holly obituary, Bradford, PA

Jeff A. Holly

Jeff Holly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes on Jan. 28, 2026.
Jeff A. Holly, 70, of Gates Hollow, Bradford, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, with his grandsons by his side at his home.

Jeff was born in Bradford on February 1, 1955, he was a son of the late Kenneth N. and Mary Lou (Wolcott) Holly, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.

On October 9, 1982, in the West Branch United Methodist Church, he married Marcia L. (Manges) Holly who preceded him in death on February 15, 2020.

Jeff had been employed at Haliburton Services for 16 years, and prior to his retirement he worked 28 years as a driver for Upstate Farms Niagara.

He was a member of the NRA, Italian American Progressive Club, and the Mt. Jewett Sportsman's Club.

Jeff lived a life filled with things he loved most. Most days he could be found going for a ride in his truck through the woods or out to Willow Bay. He enjoyed watching football and keeping up with sports, often adding his own commentary that made everyone laugh. He looked forward to hunting, fishing, golfing, and laughs with his friends at Marsh's Bar, then, the Italian Club. He especially cherished his time walleye fishing on his boat with his grandson, as well as watching his grandsons race motocross.

Surviving is one daughter, Shannon Kirk, of Bloomsburg, one son, Mark (Angie) Holly, of Lebanon, OH, five grandchildren, Griffin Kirk, of Bradford, Gage Kirk, of Lincolnton, NC, Tristan Holly, of Eldred, Hayden Holly, of Lebanon, Ethan Holly, of Lebanon, one sister, Debra Ackley, of Brandon FL, two brothers, Terry (Laraine) Holly, of Vero Beach FL, and Mike Holly, of AL, one sister-in-law, Marcia "Mickie" Holly, of Rixford, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marcia, of 38 years, and one brother, Kenneth Holly Jr.

At Jeff's request there will be no public services observed. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes

33 South Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701

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