Mr. Hardy was born on February 14, 1963 in North Hornell. He was a 1981 graduate of Andover Central School and later earned his Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pa. and his Master of Arts in Education from St. Bonaventure University in Olean. On September 22, 1984 at the Crist Episcopal Church in Cuba he married Carlene J. Gursky, who survives.
Greg began his career in 1985 as an elementary teacher for Belmont Central School and then as a history teacher for Genesee Valley Central School. He served as the Rushford Elementary Principal before finishing up his career as the Scio Central School Superintendent, retiring in 2016.
In addition to his wife of 40 years, Greg is survived by three sons, Dan (Alyssa) Hardy of Sidney, Gavin (Asheton) Hardy of Belfast and James (Shelby) Hardy of Hornell; his mother, Gail Wightman-Bouldin and step-father, Robert Bouldon of Sun City, Ariz.; two brothers, John Hardy of Howard and Mark (Donna) Hardy of Martville; seven grandchildren, Olivia Hardy, Margaret Hardy, Ripley Olivas, Ethan Santarone, Katherine Hardy, Alice Hardy and John Hardy with one on the way; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Greg was a great husband, dad and grandfather. He is described by those that knew him best as gregarious, particular, kind, loving and generous. He had an incredible eye for detail and enjoyed exploring his local world. His most recent project was traveling every road in Allegany County with his wife Carlene as his co-pilot.
Greg loved cooking and entertaining. Together with his wife, they often were hosts to a full house of dinner guests. He also had a passion for learning; about anything and everything. To him, his world was a giant puzzle waiting for him to solve it.
In his spare time and retirement years, Greg pursued several hobbies. He enjoyed wood carving, drawing and writing songs. He also enjoyed writing in general and became proficient as a calligrapher. This proved to be a segue into his biggest hobby, Hardy Penwrights, with an international market for his “Fine Custom Writing Instruments.”
Greg was a past member of the Cuba Lions Club, the Scio Lions Club and current member of the Pen Artisan Guild. He was also a Celtic Priest.
There will be a time of visitation on Friday (November 1) from 5-8 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. The memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private graveside service at the Dimmick Cemetery in Friendship at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Greg’s name may be made to the charity of your choosing.
