Anthony John DeBock, 74, of Bradford, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born on December 8, 1950 in Sittard, Netherlands; a son of the late Jack and Mary DeBock.

He attended Otto Eldred schools.

On April 30, 1976 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church; he married Julie Romanelli who survives.

He was employed by the former Cooper Industries, Olean, NY for several years prior to his employment with Bradford Forest Products; where he worked for 20+ years until his retirement in 2020.

He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension where he was a former Sunday school teacher.  He was a former member of the Board of Directors for the Bradford Ecumenical Home and a past President of the Custer City School PTO.  He enjoyed playing golf, playing on his computer and he especially loved reading.

In addition to his wife of forty-nine years, Julie DeBock of Bradford he is also survived by one son, Justin DeBock of Bradford; three daughters, Emily (Josh) Mulroney of Highland Ranch, CO, Amanda (Alex Voris) DeBock of Grand Junction, CO and Jennifer (Gary Pascarella) McMillen of Bradford; one brother, Frank DeBock of Eldred; two sisters, Anne Dicendio of Charleston, SC and Jacqueline (Doug) Mitchell of Rochester, NY; special granddaughter, Maxine Mulroney of Highland Ranch, CO and granddaughter, Liah McMillen of Bradford; special nephew, Michael Romanelli and also several other nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by one infant son, Andrew James DeBock and two sisters, Mary Lou Rahr and Gertrude Baldoni.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Entombment will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to CARE for Children, P.O. Box 616, Bradford, PA  16701 or the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, P.O. Box 337, Bradford, PA  16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.