Gerald “Jake” Hallock, 72, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors in Wellsboro. 

He was born February 7, 1951, in Bradford, PA to Charles Marion and Freida (Deivert) Hallock. 

Jake graduated from Wellsboro High School in the class of 1969.  He was a manager for Cisco Systems, Inc. 

He thoroughly enjoyed life, was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed walking through Wellsboro with his friend Geoff Coffee.  He was a sports enthusiast and coached baseball, basketball, and football, and loved playing ball himself, the competition, the companionship, his teammates and his friends.  A favorite pastime was smoking cigars and drinking bourbon, especially on the beach.

Jake is survived by his mother:  Freida Cox; two sons:  Jacob Hallock (Sarah) of Littleton, CO, and Josh Hallock of Tioga; a daughter:  Heather Covert (Lance) of Wellsboro; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two brothers:  Roger and Jeff Hallock; and a sister:  Kathy O’Neal.  He was preceded in death by his father and a son:  Luke Hallock.

His family will hold a memorial service at a later date. 

Those wishing to make a donation in his memory are encouraged to remember the Second Chance Animal Rescue, 725 Gee Rd, Tioga, PA 16946.  To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.