Gary E. Woodmansee, 82, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born on October 6, 1942, in Olean, NY he was the son of the late Eugene P. and Emma B. (Krakat) Woodmansee-Kelly. He was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
Gary enlisted in the United States Army on September 22, 1960, and was stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge on October 14, 1963.
On November 28, 1964, in St. Bernard Church, he married Penny A. (Wilt) Woodmansee, who survives.
Gary worked at AirCo Speer after the service and then as a custodian for the Bradford Area School District until he retired after 34 years, as Head Custodian.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 749 F&AM, now the Bradford Union Lodge 749 F&AM. He was a member of the Coudersport Consistory and earned his 50-year pin. He was also a member of the Bradford American Legion Post 108.
Gary enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He loved taking his beloved dog Molly for walks, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 60 years Penny, are three children Gene (Connie Golthwait) Woodmansee, Pam (Jeff) Sambol, and Amy (Michael) Robbins. eight grandchildren, Sydney (Jon) Fitzpatrick, Rachel (Tyler Madigan) Woodmansee, Luke Woodmansee, Lee (Dakota) Bray, Kevin (Jenna Bond) Sambol, Cody Harris, Colten (Ariel) Harris, and Sophia Robbins, five great grandchildren, Landon Fitzpatrick, Ava Fitzpatrick, Oaklyn Harris, Salem Sambol, and Krew Bray, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his stepfather Russell Kelly.
Family will receive friends on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Mains Street, where at 1:00 pm, funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Simms, pastor, Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home with the United States Army and the Honor Guard of the Bradford Legion Post 108.
At 12:45 pm, Monday, members of the Masonic Lodge #749 will conduct a Masonic service.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com