Jerry B. Bosworth, 104, formerly of North Street, Limestone, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Bradford Manor.
Born June 14, 1921, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Otis and Isabelle Bosworth. Jerry was a 1940 graduate of Bradford High School.
In 1942, Jerry was drafted into the United States Army. He served as a Private First Class in with the 101st Infantry Regiment of the 26th "Yankee" Division. Serving under General Patton in the European Theater during WWII, Jerry was captured in combat near Metz, France, on November 23, 1944. He was held as a Prisoner of War at Stalag 12A in Germany which was later liberated by Russian forces in 1945. For his honorable service and sacrifice, he was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
Following his military service, Jerry owned and operated Bosworth Signs in Limestone, painting signs until his retirement at age 62. Upon retiring, he followed his true passion, becoming a full-time fisherman.
Surviving is one daughter, Tina M. (Jeff) Hendryx of Bradford; three sons, Jerry (CoiHoa) Bosworth of Ohio, Kenneth (Denise) Bosworth of Florida, and Timothy (Erin) Bosworth of Bradford. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jennie (Brock) Byerley, Kenneth (Sarah) White, Ray (Lindsey) Shively, Michael Bosworth, Emily Bosworth, Kenneth Bosworth II, and Gena Bosworth; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by three sons, Daniel, David, and Michael; two sisters, Mary and Ines; and two brothers, Harold and Bill Bosworth.
At Jerry's request, there will be no public services observed. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to any Veterans Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.