Neil Wolcott
Neil P. Wolcott, 65, of South Kendall Avenue passed away at home Wednesday (March 25, 2026), surrounded by his family.
Born Feb. 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 Oct. 5, 1985, at Asbury United Methodist Church, he married Anita Davis Wolcott.
Neil was employed at Zippo Manufacturing Co. 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 Hilltop and Bradford City Little League for 10 years, and 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 and Braidon Rounsville; two great-grandchildren, Abby and Theo; one sister, Cindy Ervin of Rew; one sister-in-law, Cindy (Ron) Jankowski; one brother-in-law, Mike Davis; his Goddaughter, Kylie McCleary; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Adina Lynn Wolcott; four brothers-in-law, Ron Davis, Dan Davis, Don Davis Jr. and Jay Ervin; his father- and mother-in-law, Don Sr. and Bev Davis; and one of his best friends, Joe Hannon.
Family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (March 29, 2026) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Jay Tennies and the Rev. Rick Nelson co-officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.


