Michael James Rhoades
Michael James “Dirt” Rhoades, 68, of Gates Hollow, Bradford, passed away at his home on September 29, 2024 surrounded by family.
Born on October 8, 1955, in Bradford, he was a son of Alberta (Smead) Cobb.
Mike lived in Willow Creek and Bradford throughout his life and was a 1974 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
He worked for Halliburton and Universal Well Services until his diagnosis of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in 1994.
Despite being quadriplegic, Mike was able to live his best life at home. He always had a positive outlook and inspired those around him with his strength and optimism. He was a loving father, grandfather, and husband who will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and love for the simple things in life. He enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, watching the birds, listening to his classic rock, talking with his friends from the oil fields, and enjoying the outdoors sitting under the apple tree. His simple life at home meant the world to him.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Beth Ann (Price) Rhoades, whom he married December 19, 1975, two children: Emily Rhoades (Jeremy Lingenfelter) and Katie Greene (Mike Greene), and two granddaughters Daisy Greene and Violet Greene, and one brother, Bill Good (Beth Soble).
Mike was predeceased by his mother, and four brothers, Stanley Rhoades, David Rhoades, Mark Rhoades, and Bruce Rhoades.
In keeping of the wishes of Mike, there will be no funeral services.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the National MS Society PO Box #91891 Washington, DC, 20090-1891 (In memory of Mike Rhoades, 72 Gates Hollow, Bradford, PA 16701) or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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All Condolences -
Beth Ann and family. I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering Mike from snowmobiling on Dar Valley.
— Polly Dehner
My condolences to the family.
— Wendy Arnett
Dear Beth Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember how much trouble Mike and I got into for talking( and Mike copying off me) in Mr Szureks Geometry class. A long time ago but I remember it well. He was a good guy. My heart is sad for you. Sending you love and hugs.
— Vicki Palazzetti ( Wesmiller)
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We have a lot of memories of Mike and my dad, Jack Randolph, on Gates Hollow!! Many days we all sat together out back! Mike had complete joy! I always admired that in him! You will be in our prayers. John and Colleen Homon (Randolph)
— John and colleen Homon (Randolph)
Beth Ann, Emily, Katie and family,
I''m so sorry to hear about Mike. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you struggle through the difficult days ahead. God bless, Toni Magnetti and family
— Toni Magnetti
Beth- I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. May God comfort you and your girls.
— Lynn Lunn
Dear Katie, Mike and girls,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I am thinking of you and know you are in my prayers.
— Amy Meserole
So very sorry to hear of Dirt''s passing he was a great guy & will be missed.
— Carl Milks
So sorry to hear of Mikes Passing he was a great friend
— Norman Moreth
So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. He was a good friend to me and we used to chum together back in high school days. He was a lot of fun to be with and he enjoyed his nickname of “Dirt Rhoades”. I am sure he is in a much better place now in God’s hands.
— Robert Zeliff
So very sorry for your loss.
— Kevin & Gail Moyer