Gene P. Cummiskey, 88, formerly of Burnside Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at Bradford Manor.
Born January 9, 1937, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Mildred (Beck) Cummiskey.
Gene was a 1956 graduate of Bradford High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Marines. He was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged on November 27, 1959.
On May 16, 1964, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church he married Frances (Zamberlan) Cummiskey who preceded him in death on October 20, 2011.
Gene was employed at Georgia Pacific Corp. for 39 years.
Gene was a devoted family man. He enjoyed hunting for many years, as well as attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. He also loved to travel with his wife prior to her passing. He was known in the community for his kindness to all and his iconic handlebar mustache. He was a former member of St. Francis Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Colleen (John) Hyrb, of Bethel Park, Jill Cummiskey, of Jamestown, NY, one son, James (LaRen) Cummiskey, of Hawi, Hawaii, four grandchildren; Evan Frisina, Erin (Max) Baron, Blake Tyger and Drew Tyger, one great granddaughter, Hazel Baron, one sister, Susan Costello-Camarco, of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, wife Fran of 47 years, one brother Ray Cummiskey, and one sister Joan Fair.
Family will receive friends on September 13, 2025, in St. Bernard Church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Following the Mass, Military Honor's by members of the United States Marine Corp. and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford will be accorded in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
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