Kay E. “Kate” Buckley

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.