ELDRED — George Tadder of Eldred passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2026) at home.

George was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.

Born in Coudersport on Sept. 19, 1958, he was a son of the late Clifford and Lucinda Burdick Tadder. On Aug. 20, 1958, he married the former Betty Gummo, who survives.

George attended Northern Potter Junior-Senior High School. He went on to work for the Daily Bread Cafe in Port Allegany. George was a member of the Old Man Coffee Club. He enjoyed a good game of pool and was the biggest bullshitter you ever met.

George is survived by his wife, Betty “Dolly”; his sons, Wayne (Angela) Tadder and Trevor (Morgan) Tadder; five wonderful grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters; and four brothers.

In addition to his parents, Clifford and Lucinda, he was predeceased by one brother.

There will be a celebration of life for George at a later date and time to be announced.

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

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean, N.Y.

Online condolences can be expressed at guentherfh.com.