Richard Lee Graves

Richard Lee "Rick" Graves, 56, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. 

Rick was born in Bradford, on January 26, 1969, he was a son of Candice (Witchen) Graves, of Olean NY and the late Richard Taylor.

He was a 1987 graduate of Bradford High School. 

For many years he worked in the local oil fields, and for the past 15 years he was employed in the maintenance department at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Rick was a member of several pool leagues and dart leagues in the Bradford area.

Surviving in addition to his mother Candy, are three daughters, Kirstin (Jacob VanScoter) Lekas, of Eldred, Kylee (Dylan Irons) Lekas, of Bradford, and Kaitlyn (Blane Bisker) Lekas, of Bradford, the mother of his children, Christy Lekas, of Bradford, two sisters, Stormy Foster, of Olean NY, and Sheila (Bambi) Trummer, of Franklinville NY, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, his father, his maternal grandparents, Robert L. and Phyllis (Storms) Somers, and one sister, Penny Mack.

At Rick's request there will be no public services.

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

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Support Rick's cremation and memorial costs at https://gofund.me/a80d15771, or a charity of the donor's choice. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

So very sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I worked with him at the hospital for many years. He will be missed! Hugs and prayers to the family.
— Barb Fox

So sad to hear about your loss. Praying for all who love him...especially all you Lekas girls ?? + ??
— Lynn Cotton

So very sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I worked with him at the hospital for many years. He will be missed! Hugs and prayers to the family.
— Barb Fox

I WORKED WITH Rick for a lot of years he was a very nice person and will miss him God bless you and all the family sending ??
— DIANA CARNEGIE

My heart hurts! Our family has felt the same pain of unanswered why''s. What gets us through are those here to love and do life with. You never take life for granted again and you love bigger and better. Paul and I will keep you in our prayers asking for Jesus to hold all of you. Ask Him to. He will.
— Cheryl VanScoter

So very sorry.With Love and Deepest Sympathy, our hearts go out to his daughters and Family. GOD Bless. Rest in Peace Rick
— Sarie DuPont

I''m so sorry to hear about Rick''s passing....so many regrets I''ll have forever not taking the initiative to be part of his life...rest in peace brother
— Toni Hale

Condolences

  • So very sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I worked with him at the hospital for many years. He will be missed! Hugs and prayers to the family.

    — Barb Fox
  • So sad to hear about your loss. Praying for all who love him...especially all you Lekas girls ?? + ??

    — Lynn Cotton
  • So very sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I worked with him at the hospital for many years. He will be missed! Hugs and prayers to the family.

    — Barb Fox
  • I WORKED WITH Rick for a lot of years he was a very nice person and will miss him God bless you and all the family sending ??

    — DIANA CARNEGIE
  • My heart hurts! Our family has felt the same pain of unanswered why''s. What gets us through are those here to love and do life with. You never take life for granted again and you love bigger and better. Paul and I will keep you in our prayers asking for Jesus to hold all of you. Ask Him to. He will.

    — Cheryl VanScoter