Clifford H. Ackley, 95, of Chapel Ridge, formerly of 44 Southgate Rd. Bradford, passed away, Thursday November 21, 2019 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born June 13, 1924, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Harold and Ena (Hardy) Ackley.

On January 3, 1945 in the St. Bernard Rectory he married Louise (Rich) Ackley who died March 6, 2006.

Cliff entered the United States Navy on January 14, 1944 and was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon. He was honorable discharged February 19, 1946.

He was employed as a Journeyman Electrician at Local Union 5 IBEW for 35 years, retiring in 1985.

CLiffwas a member of St. Bernard Church, VFW Post 212 and the American Legion Post 108.

Clifford is survived by two sons, Alan M. (Marlene) Ackley, of Longs, SC, Thomas D. (Annette) Ackley, of Coudersport, two sisters, Violet Buchanan, of Russell, Rose Pire, of Bradford, one brother, Bob Ackley, of Bath, NY, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 61 years, Louise, four brothers and two sisters.

Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday November 26, 2019, from 4pm to 6pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, where a prayer service at 9:30 am Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church with the Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. Military Honors will follow by members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 at St. Bernard Mausoleum.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of WNY & NWPA PO Box 1189 Buffalo, NY 14240 or American Diabetes Association 1660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 or St. Bernard Church Building Fund PO Box 2394 Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com