Randy E. Rankin

Randy E. Rankin, 66, of Duke Center, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Olean General Hospital.

Born on December 8, 1954 in Olean, NY, he was a son of the late Fred Rankin and Gloria (Louk) Rankin who survives him. He was a 1973 graduate of Otto Eldred High School.

He was employed at Dresser Clark-Rand in Olean for 47 years, retiring in 2020.

Randy was an avid fisherman, he loved talking about the "good old times", he liked to talk about history of the Oil Industry. He liked anything Mopar. In years past his nickname was Hurricane. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his mother Gloria of Duke Center, are two sisters, Deb (the late Ronald) Vanscoter, of Bradford and  Lorri (the late Robert) Abrams, of Wickenburg, AZ, one brother, Gary Rankin, of Duke Center, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Sunday October 24, 2021, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes 33 South Ave., where funeral services will be held on Monday, at 1:00pm with Rev Rick Price, Pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department 118 Sweitzer Drive, Duke Center PA 16729, or the Duke Center United Methodist Church.

For those not able to attend in person this service will be live streamed at 1:00 pm via this link: https://bit.ly/3kqKDRX

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Such a wonderful man. Gone too soon. We all have so many memories. The big pig roasts every year-with the lawn darts that could have taken a limb, he was always at every birthday party and celebration for my kids, the holidays that we spent together-including the nerf gun wars. Always coming to visit at the lake-even though he might take a nap while he was there- he was still there. His love for Chevy-haha come on now. You know it was Dodge. We will miss Nascars number one fan. May Uncle Randy Rest In Peace with my dad and talk about how they can solve the worlds problems.
— Amy Hogue

Soo sorry for your loss. You''re all in my prayers.
— Todd Coon

My condolences I remember Randy living next to us in Walkertown he will be missed.
— Doug Wolford

So very sorry to hear of the family loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
— George Bacha

Bean, Gary and family, my heart and prayers go out to you all.
— Tamara Bradfield

Deb, Bean and family…we’re so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Martha and Ken Schwartz

I am heartbroken! So many memories are flooding through my brain, Turkey roasts, 4 wheeling, tree forts in the woods behind the house, camp fires up the hill, sledding on the hill across the road. Proud to call him my cousin!
— Kelly Chapin

Condolences

  • Such a wonderful man. Gone too soon. We all have so many memories. The big pig roasts every year-with the lawn darts that could have taken a limb, he was always at every birthday party and celebration for my kids, the holidays that we spent together-including the nerf gun wars. Always coming to visit at the lake-even though he might take a nap while he was there- he was still there. His love for Chevy-haha come on now. You know it was Dodge. We will miss Nascars number one fan. May Uncle Randy Rest In Peace with my dad and talk about how they can solve the worlds problems.

    — Amy Hogue
  • Soo sorry for your loss. You''re all in my prayers.

    — Todd Coon
  • My condolences I remember Randy living next to us in Walkertown he will be missed.

    — Doug Wolford
  • So very sorry to hear of the family loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

    — George Bacha
  • Bean, Gary and family, my heart and prayers go out to you all.

    — Tamara Bradfield