Jay B. Alexander, 67, of 433 High Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 19, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Gerald M. and Gwendolyn L. (Thrush) Alexander. He was a 1975 graduate from Bradford High.

On August 29, 1992, in Bradford, he married Wendy M. (Tyger) Alexander, who survives.

Jay worked for Lloyd-Smith, drilling water wells for 37 years. He worked in the oil industry for Cline Oil and Philips & Dart and was employed as a custodian at Bradford Area School District working at Fretz Middle School.

He was an avid Steelers fan, loved to hunt, fish, camp, dig leeks, watch Mash and Gunsmoke, and spend time with his dog Jasmine.

In addition to his wife of 32 years, he is survived by three children, Jocylen (Michael) Bombasay of Bradford, Jason (Katie) Alexander of Bradford, and Justin (Jenn) Alexander of Hawaii, four grandchildren, Joey Alexander, Hadley Alexander, Isaac Alexander, Johnny Alexander, two sisters, Jayne (Tate) Ingram of Dawsonville GA, Jan S Alexander of Dawsonville GA, three brothers, Gerald (Deanna) Alexander Jr. of Erie, Jack (Denise) S. Alexander of Olean, NY, Jim (Mary) Alexander, of Savannah GA.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be a Celebration of Life held in the summer of 2025 that will be announced at a later date.

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

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online contributions can be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com