Roger Dale Tingue, 67, of 3 Bayberry Court, Bradford, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Born February 20, 1957, Springville NY, he was the son of the late Clarence “Bub” Tingue and Mary (Hess) Tingue-May. 

He was raised in West Valley NY and graduated from West Valley High School in 1975.

Roger was a man of many talents, unshakable kindness and an ever-present sense of humor. He touched countless lives with his craft, stories and love. Roger was an independent contractor and master carpenter whose work stood as a testament to his exceptional skill and artistry. 

Over the years he built homes for luminaries such as Ike and Tina Turner and R.J. Reynolds. He worked all throughout the United States yet, some of his most cherished projects were the homes he built or remodeled for his family, his siblings, children, nieces and nephews, leaving a legacy of not just structures but, of love and connections.

He poured his heart into creating a special place called the Hall of Fame for Mothers in West Valley NY.

This site was a tribute to his mother whose profound faith and sacrifice shaped the man he became. This place has become home to the family reunions for the past 25 years.
Roger prioritized his family and friends above all else and was known for his unique voice and weekly phone calls that always ended with a “Love Ya Bye”. He could light up any room with his stories, jokes and his remarkable memory for people, music and songs. He was a gifted poet and artist who often said “Carpentry pays the bills but, Artistry is my heart”.

An avid lover of antiques and history, he appreciated the beauty of the past. He embodied compassion and a deep love of life that will forever be missed. We will carry his stories, his laughter, and his love in our hearts always.

On December 25, 2009, in St. Augustine Fl, he married Cathleen Ann (Joshnick) Tingue who survives. In addition, he is survived by his children, Tylyr Norman (Tonja) Tingue of West Valley NY, Kellie Anne (Owen Tredeau) Tingue of Bradford, stepchildren Kevin Allen (Heather) Carpenter of Surprize, AZ, Kara Lea (Jeff) McDivitt of Goodyear, AZ and Tyler Robert (Carli Irons) Griffith of Harleysville, grandchildren, Ryann Turner, Sebastian Mendez, Azia Tingue, Ezra Tingue, Matthew Tingue, Zachariah Tingue, Timothy Horrick, James  Horrick, step-grandchildren Dominic McDivitt, Cole Carpenter and Ava Carpenter, siblings, Sandi (Loren) Meyers of Alden NY, Sue Tingue of Cattaragus, NY, Cindy (Bob) Everetts-Giboo of Machias NY, Vickie (Al) Erlandson of East Otto NY, Annie (Gary) Robbins of Arcadia Fl, John (Nell) Tingue of Tavares, FL, Gary Tingue of West Valley NY, half-siblings Kelly (Darrell) Murphy of Delevan NY, Candy (Randy) Kessler of Delevan NY, Jeff (Pat) Tingue of Delevan NY, step-siblings, Sally (Jeff) Carter of Delevan and Machias NY, Dale (Carol) Tingue of Delevan NY, Skip (Christina) Tingue of Fort Charlotte FL, Rose (Dean) French of Meadville, Larry (Julie) May of Delevan NY, Raymond (Cyndi) May of Freedom NY, and many nieces and nephews all of whom he cherished deeply and who loved him in return.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Conrad May, stepmother Betty Tingue and one brother, Clarence “Jody’ Tingue.

Roger’s family will receive friends on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street Bradford.

Friends are also invited to attend a Celebration of Life where we will honor this incredible man and the lasting impact he made on July 13, 2025 from 2 – 5 pm at the West Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 9085 Rt. 240, West Valley NY 14171. He will be interred at his West Valley Hall of Fame property.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Kids and Cancer PO Box 1299 Bradford, Pa 16701 or the Riceville Community Church, 5207 Gooseneck Road, West Valley NY 14171.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com