| Date of Birth | August 8, 1955 |
| Date Deceased | September 9, 2024 |
| Hometown | Bath/Hammondsport |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | September 28, 2024 |
| Service Time | 1 p.m. |
| Service Location | Hammondsport Fire Department |
Kay E. “Kate” Buckley
BATH – Kay E. “Kate” Buckley, 69, passed away Monday (Sept. 9, 2024) at home after a long illness.
Born in Bath on Aug. 8, 1955 she was a daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (Ivison) Ellis. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her son, Justin “Bubba” Buckley and her in-laws, Herbert and Carolyn Buckley.
A graduate of Haverling Central School in Bath, Kate also attended Corning Community College.
She was employed by the former Phillips Lighting in Bath; also owned and operated a graphic design and retail store in Hammondsport and retired as a secretary for the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department.
Kate was a member of the Hammondsport Legion and the Hammondsport Fire Department Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed spending time drawing and painting.
She is lovingly survived by her husband, David; son, Nathan Buckley; a daughter-in-law, Crystal Buckley (Stephanie Rinker); five grandchildren, Amelia Jane, Ethan, Miles, Eli and Jacqueline; siblings, Andrea Morse, Jim (Karen) Ellis, Jacqueline Ellis, John (Elizabeth) Ellis and Michael (Tracey) Ellis; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will take place beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 28, 2024) at the Hammondsport Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to Communityfund.org for the Justin Buckley Citizenship Award.
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Kate’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Kate are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Condolences. I had worked with Kate (and also David) at the old jail. She always had a smile on her face and a cheerful “Hello” for people. May precious memories help family and friends during most difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Kate’s passing. You are now with Bubba. Fly high and watch over your family.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Kate…..I knew her since elementary school. My condolences to Dave and the Ellis family. RIP Kate
I want to give my condolences to Buckley and Ellis Families. Kay was a very friendly person who was always supportive and caring to her family and to all who knew her.