Jon Ransom

Jon Ransom, 66, of 874 High Street, Bradford, passed away peacefully with his wife Judy, his sister Janet, and Pastor Barry via phone by his side on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at St. Vincent's Health Center in Erie.

Born on January 8, 1959, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert Ransom and Margaret A. (Young) Ransom, who survives. He was a 1976 graduate from Bradford High School.

On May 29, 1998, he married Judy (Baney) Ransom, who survives.

Jon was a cook at the Pennhills Club for 15 years. He loved being outdoors, along with camping and meeting new campers while playing Hospitality. He also loved to cook and enjoyed getting creative with cooking outdoors. Jon also loved to play golf, and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Go Bills!

Surviving is one daughter, Jamie Ransom, of Bradford, one son, Jason Ransom, of Andover, NY, one step son, Brandon Baney, of Bradford, one sister-in-law, Becky Matthews, of Bradford, one bestest friend, Bev McCormick, of Bradford, four sisters, Lori (Jeff) Vecellio, of Bradford, Janet (Mike) Erickson, of Bradford, Joyce (Rick) Blake, of Bradford, Margaret (Dell) Schoonover, of Bradford, one brother, Gary "Rusty" Ransom, of Bradford, five grandchildren, Jared, Jessie, Jayden, Claire, Zayden, and several nieces and nephews, and one loving furbabie Lucie Lou, papa's girl.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Family will be receiving friends on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Grace Lutheran Church, 79 Mechanic St., Bradford, where at 3:00 pm, a Celebration of Life will begin.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind, PO Box 783, Bradford, PA, 16701, to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA, 16701, American Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donors choice.

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

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Judy, I''m so sorry to hear about Jon. He was a great friend over the years and coworker. May he rest now and cook up a storm with those angels ??. Sending love.
— Sherry Aylward

Jon was one of the most down to earth people I’ve met in a very long time. We camped next to each other as strangers once and became lifelong friends from PA. You will be greatly missed. Condolences to Ransom fam and especially Judie. You two were soul mates and combined an energy of happiness to give others. Much Love’ The Rose Family Buffalo NY
— Derek Rose

Deepest sympathy to all of you. Sending prayers. May God comfort you
— Lynn Lunn

Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Jon''s PASSING. RIP Jon. My condolences to you and family. Love ya.
— David Sikes

Judy, I’m very sorry to hear about Jon! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!
— Nikki Taylor

I am so sorry for your loss Judy. RIP JON ?? . Prayers to you.
— Tina Dunkle

Judy, So sorry to hear about Jon! Rozella said she saw it and I checked the website. I haven''t seen you in so long I didn''t know he was sick! My prayers and thoughts are with you and Brandon at this time!
— Amy Meserole

Sorry to hear about Jon , he enjoyed life and family. Rest in peace
— Robert stidd

Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss my friend. My deepest sympathies at this difficult time to you and your family. Rest Peacefully Jon!
— Brian Corbett

Extremely sorry to hear about Jon. May God rest his soul in His Heaven and be with the family and friends during this emotional time period. R. M. English BAHS Class of 76.
— Richard English

Condolences

  • Judy, I''m so sorry to hear about Jon. He was a great friend over the years and coworker. May he rest now and cook up a storm with those angels ??. Sending love.

    — Sherry Aylward
  • Jon was one of the most down to earth people I’ve met in a very long time. We camped next to each other as strangers once and became lifelong friends from PA. You will be greatly missed. Condolences to Ransom fam and especially Judie. You two were soul mates and combined an energy of happiness to give others. Much Love’ The Rose Family Buffalo NY

    — Derek Rose
  • Deepest sympathy to all of you. Sending prayers. May God comfort you

    — Lynn Lunn
  • Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Jon''s PASSING. RIP Jon. My condolences to you and family. Love ya.

    — David Sikes
  • Judy, I’m very sorry to hear about Jon! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!

    — Nikki Taylor