Neil P. Wolcott, 65, of South Kendall Ave, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family while at home.
Born on February 21, 1961, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Hazel M. (Pollock) Wolcott. He was a 1979 graduate of Bradford High School.
On October 5, 1985, at the Asbury United Methodist Church, he married Anita (Davis) Wolcott.
Neil was employed at Zippo Manufacturing Company for 43 years.
Neil enjoyed planting and raising produce, canning hot peppers and making salsa, gardening, and working in his yard. He was an avid fan, supporter and annually traveled to see the Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was a member of the Bradford Eagles Club, and the Moose Lodge, and he enjoyed going to see his friends at the Casino. He was a former member of the Monday and Thursday Night Bowling Leagues. He coached for the Hilltop and Bradford City Little League for 10 years, he played adult softball in the Bradford City Softball League and Old-Timers League for 25 years. He enjoyed game night with Mark, Mandi, Austen, and Maranda, and camping at Darien Lake. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife Anita, of 40 years, are three children, Sarah (Josh) Rounsville, of Eldred, Jaime Digel, of Smethport, Mike (Amanda) Tingley, of Girard, nine grandchildren Kody (Athia) Bair, Tyler Adams, Dani (Cody Slomski) Adams, Brianna Digel, Kameron Rounsville, Callie Digel, Emily Rounsville, Lucas Tingley, Braidon Rounsville, two great-grandchild, Abby, and Theo, one sister, Cindy Ervin, of Rew, one sister-in-law Cindy (Ron) Jankowski, one brother-in-law Mike Davis, his God daughter, Kylie McCleary, and many nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Adina Lynn Wolcott, four brother's-in-law, Ron Davis, Dan Davis, Don Davis Jr., and Jay Ervin, his father and mother-in-law Don Sr., and Bev Davis, one of his best friends, Joe Hannon.
Family will receive friends on Sunday March 29, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street, where funeral and committal services will be held on Monday at 11:00 am with the Rev. Jay Tennies, and Rev. Rick Nelson, Co-officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes In.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com