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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Obituary: Timothy A. Cradduck, 65, Little Genesee

Timothy A. Cradduck, 65, of 7597 Miller Hollow Rd., Little Genesee, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024 at home on his favorite glider after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Born on May 24, 1959, in Olean, he was a son of Charles and Marilyn Miller Cradduck. 

Tim lived in the area all of his life.  He had worked for the Genesee Hardware and for Faulkner’s Fruit Stand before going to work for Wayne Paving in Shinglehouse as a roller operator, retiring in 2021.

He was a member of the Bolivar Horseshoe League, was an excellent handyman remodeling his entire home and his daughter’s homes as well.  He also enjoyed painting cars and was often found helping neighbors, friends, and family alike.  When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed being outside near the fire camping as well as snowmobiling. 

He is survived by his longtime loving companion of 30 years, Tamara Ritchie of Little Genesee, his children Tiffany Cradduck of Johnstown, NY, Justin (Patsy) Cradduck of Jamestown and Paul Cradduck; 6 Grandchildren; His Siblings Sue (Charles) Loucks of Wellsville, Amy (Mike Adams) Layfield of Allentown, Steve Cradduck of Vero Beach, Florida; A Sister-in-law, Sue Cradduck of Allegany; Several Nieces and Nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother who he was very close to, Scott Cradduck, maternal grandparents Paul and Jean Miller and paternal grandparents Claude and Esther Cradduck.

A Celebration of Life for Tim will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the family home on Miller Hollow Road beginning at 2:00 P.M.  Please bring a dish to pass and refreshments.  There will be live music in his honor.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.  Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.