Joseph R. Ames

Joseph R. Ames, 86, of Prentisvale Road, Eldred, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born May 1, 1935, in Blossburg, he was a son of the late Alice Ames.

He attended school in Mansfield.

In 1965 he married Patricia A. (Nickerson) Ames, who preceded him in death on April 7, 2013.

Joe worked at Presco Casting in Phoenix, AZ. In retirement he enjoyed working on his lawn, fishing, and hunting.

He was a member of the United States Army and a Vietnam Veteran.

Surviving are five daughters, Ruby Treat, Elinda Ybarra, Tonya Buchanan, Synita Nagy, and Vena Seeley, one son James Bliss, 26 grandchildren, over 80 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, Joseph Bliss, one granddaughter Christina Yonkin and one grandson Howard Bliss.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. 

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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