No Injuries In One Vehicle Crash On Montmorenci Rd In Ridgway Twp.
October 2024
Michael James “Dirt” Rhoades, 68, of Gates Hollow, Bradford, PA
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
Galeton Weather Report September 2024
September can be classified as a dry month. August, of course, was very wet. Up until the 21st we only received .86″ of rain. NWS reported that September 2024 may be the driest September on record. However, rainfall started to arrive on the 21st . From that date until the 30th we received measurable rain for 8 days measuring 1.52″ .
The one thunderstorm of the month on the 20th contributed 0.72″. Therefore we didn’t break any records for the month. Heavy hail fell just west of Galeton on the night of the 19th along with a heavy electrical storm. Route 6 was covered with hail causing accidents. Hail was still piled along the highway on the 20th
Most morning readings were in the 50’s with afternoon highs in the mid 60’s to mid 70’s. Last year we recorded 3.95″ of rain and this year the total was 2.38″.
I had hoped that the dry conditions would slow down the grass growing but it did not. Then the end of the month rain made the grass grow faster.
There continues to be a lot of lawn mowing activity. Hopefully it will stop soon.
Pine Creek looks good for this time of year. The brilliant Fall foliage colors are holding back.
Henry W. Lush National Weather Service Observer
Eric J. LUCE, 38, of Genesee, PA
Eric J. LUCE, 38, of Genesee, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 28, 2024 at home.
Born November 13, 1985, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville NY, he was the son of Ricky Luce and Kathleen Farley Luce. A 2004 Graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville as a machinist for several years and Morgan AM&T in Coudersport for short time.
