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Michael A. Ross

Michael A. Ross, 93, of 47 Lafayette Avenue, Lewis Run, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at the Bradford Manor.

Born September 14, 1928, in Lewis Run, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Sandina (Fair) Ross.

On October 16, 1948, Michael married Mary Lou (Pytcher) Ross, in the rectory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Custer City. Married 73 years, Mary Lou survives, with their three sons, Peter J. (Louise) Ross DMD, of Lancaster, David A. (Diane) Ross, of Elma, NY, and Timothy J. (Joanne) Ross, of Ocala, FL. Two sisters, Mary Jo (Dale) Callahan, of Bradford, and Rita (Ron) Bennardi, of Bradford also survive. Michael loved eight grandchildren, Abbey Ross, Katherine Ross Dominick, Michelle Ross Wendlinger, Barbara Ross Bergen, Patricia Ross, Katherine Ross Maldonado, Timothy Ross II, Ryan Mahon, and nine great grandchildren, Eleanor Wendlinger, Caroline Wendlinger, Thomas Wendlinger, Benjamin Bergen, Colin Bergen, Madison Dominick, Natalie Dominick, Sydney Mahon, Avery Mahon, many nieces and nephews.

Michael's barber career spanned 80 years, all in Bradford. He apprenticed under Libby Zannelli and Earl Butler, then started cutting hair in 1941. He owned and operated Mike's Barber shop for 49 years. He began work at the Bradford Club in 1965 and cut hair there until just a month ago. Mike had the pleasure of cutting hair for generations of families.

Michael was a 1946 graduate of Bradford High School where he excelled in baseball and football. He served the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1948.

Mike was a lifetime member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #403, and the Bradford Masonic Lodge # 749 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, Zem Zem Temple in Erie and the Orak Gratto.

Family will receive friends on Sunday December 5, 2021, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, Bradford. A prayer service at the funeral home will be held at 10:15 am on Monday, December 6, 2021, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, with Fr. Jim Gutting, and Rev. Raymond Gramata, as Con-Celebrants. Committal services and burial will follow in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Members of Bradford Lodge Local 749 will conduct a service at 4 pm on Sunday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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I am saddened to learn of another great Bradford "institution" passing away. My dad was one of Mike''s many faithful customers and friends over Mike''s many years here on earth. He used to wave at me every day when I left the Odd Fellows Bldg to go to the bank for the business I worked for early in my life. I would stop by on my way back and he would tease me and joke with me about anything and everything! If my dad were still alive he would be telling stories of his many years in the chair with Mike. Bless your family and your memories.
— Cheri (Stanford) English

To the entire family my sincere apologies. It’s been many many years but he looks exactly how I remember him. Family is always family and I love you all, you’re in my prayers
— Debbie Corbett Presto

Dear Mary Lou and family., I am so sorry to hear of Mike''s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Paula K Hughes Stuart

My condolences to the family. I will miss the time in his chair every month. I''m a generation al patron. My dad, me, my grandson. Loved the man.
— Richard Marcott

My condolences to the family. I enjoyed Mike''s friendship for my entire lifetime. Wonderful man.
— Stephen Grillo

Dear Pete, Louise and family. We were saddened to learn of your father''s passing. Please know how much we care as you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Love the picture of him used in the obit. Good looking guy! Treasure your memories. Love, Ed and Lori
— lhagaman@gmail.com

Lots of haircuts by Mike growing up in Bradford. What a fine person and a great barber. Unbelievable how long he continued to cut hair! Thoughts and prayers with his family.
— Joe Young

To All the Ross Family I am so sorry to learn of Mikes passing. He was a dear friend to my parents for many years. I can still remember sitting in his barber chair when I went with my Dad . God bless you all during this difficult time. Fondly Judy Keenan
— JUDY KEENAN

I am sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney Greenberg

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I am saddened to learn of another great Bradford "institution" passing away. My dad was one of Mike''s many faithful customers and friends over Mike''s many years here on earth. He used to wave at me every day when I left the Odd Fellows Bldg to go to the bank for the business I worked for early in my life. I would stop by on my way back and he would tease me and joke with me about anything and everything! If my dad were still alive he would be telling stories of his many years in the chair with Mike. Bless your family and your memories.
— Cheri (Stanford) English
To the entire family my sincere apologies. It’s been many many years but he looks exactly how I remember him. Family is always family and I love you all, you’re in my prayers
— Debbie Corbett Presto
Dear Mary Lou and family., I am so sorry to hear of Mike''s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Paula K Hughes Stuart
My condolences to the family. I will miss the time in his chair every month. I''m a generation al patron. My dad, me, my grandson. Loved the man.
— Richard Marcott
My condolences to the family. I enjoyed Mike''s friendship for my entire lifetime. Wonderful man.
— Stephen Grillo

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Michael A. Ross

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33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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