Barbara J. Hackett, 98, formerly of 809 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born September 6, 1927, in Coudersport, she was the only daughter of the late Charles S. and Daisy Roena Davey. She was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School.
On February 2, 1946, in Wellsville NY she married Fred P. Hackett Jr. who preceded her in death on December 9, 1996.
Barb worked as a cashier and later in the office at Tops Supermarket for many years before retiring.
Barb was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler in several leagues in Bradford and was a good cook and baker. She and her husband traveled several years in their retirement, especially enjoying trips to Arizona to visit their son and daughter-in-law. She enjoyed going to bingo, visiting casinos, and having cats as house pets.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda (Dale) Bisker of Bradford, and Janelle (Joel) Hirst of Michigan, three sons, Jerry (Judy Petitt) Hackett of Glendale AZ, Jeffrey (Anthony) Hackett of Texas and Jon Hackett, of Bradford, four grandchildren Brian (Stephanie) Bisker, DeAnn (Mark) Persichini, Jordan Hirst, and Jeret Hirst. Four great grandchildren, Carli Persichini, Alyssa (Persichini) Nay, Blane Bisker and Conner Bisker.
At Barb's request there will be no public services. Private services will be held for family at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Burial will follow in Sweden Hill Cemetery in Coudersport.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701, The Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com