Jeff A. Holly, 70, of Gates Hollow passed away Sunday (Dec. 7, 2025) with his grandsons by his side at home.

Jeff was born in Bradford on Feb. 1, 1955, a son of the late Kenneth N. and Mary Lou Wolcott Holly Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.

On Oct. 9, 1982, at West Branch United Methodist Church, he married Marcia L. Manges Holly, who preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 2020.

Jeff had been employed at Haliburton Services for 16 years, and prior to his retirement he worked 28 years as a driver for Upstate Farms Niagara.

He was a member of the NRA, Italian American Progressive Club and Mount Jewett Sportsman’s Club.

Jeff lived a life filled with things he loved most. Most days he could be found going for a ride in his truck through the woods or out to Willow Bay. He enjoyed watching football and keeping up with sports, often adding his own commentary that made everyone laugh. He looked forward to hunting, fishing, golfing and laughs with his friends at Marsh’s Bar, then, the Italian Club.  He especially cherished his time walleye fishing on his boat with his grandson, as well as watching his grandsons race motocross.

Surviving are one daughter, Shannon Kirk of Bloomsburg; one son, Mark (Angie) Holly of Lebanon, Ohio; five grandchildren, Griffin Kirk of Bradford, Gage Kirk of Lincolnton, N.C.,  Tristan Holly of Eldred, Hayden Holly of Lebanon and Ethan Holly of Lebanon; one sister, Debra  Ackley of Brandon, Fla.; two brothers, Terry (Laraine) Holly of Vero Beach, Fla., and Mike Holly in Alabama; one sister-in-law, Marcia “Mickie” Holly of Rixford; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Marcia, of 38 years, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Holly Jr.

At Jeff’s request there will be no public services observed. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.