Robert Howard “Bob” McAdams, 81, of Bradford passed away Saturday (Sept. 13, 2025) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.

Born Jan. 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Donald B. and Jean L. Xander McAdams.

Bob was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School.

On April 8, 1967, he married Marcia Susan Spencer McAdams, who survives.

Bob enjoyed a career in sales and marketing for several companies throughout his life. He worked for Dresser Manufacturing, Goodman Pipe Co., Newman Oil Co., McCourt Label, Rink Brothers Chrysler and Shults Automotive Group. He most enjoyed working in the automotive industry as he had a passion for anything that had to do with cars.

Bob served in the Army National Guard from 1967 to 1971 in the 728th Maintenance Battalion and in 1968 he received commendations as a specialist 4th class. He also completed welding training while in the Army National Guard.

He was a member of the Bradford Jaycees Organization, First United Methodist Church, member and Past Master in 2000 of the Bradford Union Lodge 749 F&AM, and the Coudersport Consistory.

He was a drummer throughout his life and enjoyed almost all types of music immensely.  His first band that he was in after high school was called The Caravans. Just last Thursday he was practicing in Coudersport with the band R.S.V.P.

Bob was a lifelong learner and inquisitive person. He enjoyed all things cars, motorcycles and motorsports in general. He enjoyed all car racing including NASCAR and Formula 1 Racing and had the opportunity to attend the Indianapolis 500 with his cousins, which was a highlight of his life.

He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, loved national and state parks and as an avid fly fisherman tied his own flies.

He enjoyed bicycles and bicycling and watched the Tour de France religiously every year.

He also had a passion and ease for photography and was always enlisted to take the group photo for every family milestone and get-together.

Bob was an avid collector. His collections of model cars, cameras, radios, watches, pens, pencils, Zippo lighters and hats are unmatched.

He enjoyed making art with colored pencils and practicing handwriting and calligraphy.

But most of all, he enjoyed life with his wife of 58 years, Marcia, and was proud of his three children, their spouses and five grandchildren, often being the first one to comment on “accomplishments” posted in the McAdams Clan group text. He also loved his many pets throughout his life including his current dog, Jenna, and three cats, Bella, Frankie and Parker.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Marcia, of 58 years, are one daughter, Heidi (Cesar) Pernia of Reigelsville; two sons, Mark (Evan) McAdams-Templeton of Pittsburgh and Jason (Michelle) McAdams of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Dianna (Patrick) McQueeney of Utica, N.Y., and Deborah (the late Joe) Webster of Westfield, Ind.; and five grandchildren, Nolan Pernia, Zachary Pernia, Jack McAdams, Elle McAdams and Michael McAdams; as well as cherished nieces and nephews and their spouses.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Joseph Webster.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (Sept. 19, 2025) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave., where a celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Otto Township Cemetery, Duke Center.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind of McKean County (NFLB) or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.