Charles E. Hoyt, 88, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. 

Born on January 16, 1938, in Jamestown, NY, he was a son of the late Leon H. and Margaret M. (Taraska) Hoyt.

Chuck was a  graduate of Wilcox High School.  He then enlisted in the United States Army on November 6, 1956 until his honorable discharge on November 5, 1969. 

On June 9, 1978, in Warren, Charles married Kathlyn "Kay" (Carter) Hoyt, who preceded him in death on August 12, 2026. 

He worked at the Tannery in Wilcox, drove logging trucks, and drove tanker trucks for Crosset for over 20 years. After he retired, he began driving school buses and drove for the ATA. 

Chuck was a member of the Masonic Lodge 749 F&AM. Enjoyed drag racing and hunting.  

Surviving are four daughters, Melissa Hanson, Lacy Fink, Lisa Rumich and Chrissy Hoyt, three sons Todd Hartman, Chucky Hoyt and Wayne Hoyt, 13 grandchildren, Abigail Fink, Sean Fink, Luke Fink, Brandon Hartman, Seth Hartman, Anthony Hanson, Colton Hanson, Austin Hanson, Ashley Lindemuth, Dixie Eschrich, Stevie Eschrich, Shania Eschrich and Vincent Rumich, three great grandchildren, Akiya Swanson, Blake Lindemuth and Carter Lindemuth. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and two grandsons, Charles J. Fink and David Swanson. 

At the family's request, there will not be any public services.

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

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com