Michael A. Ware, Sr., 73, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC. 

Born June 30, 1949, in Middletown, OH, he was a son of the late David R. and Hazel V. (Ross) Ware.

He was a graduate of Franklin High School in Ohio.

On January 16, 1988, in Pasadena, TX, he married Laurie A. (Drummond) Ware, who survives. 

He was in Retail Management for 35 years and then was a custodian at Bradford Area School District.

Some of Michael’s proudest moments include raising his four sons. 

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Laurie, four sons, Michael A. (Beth) Ware, Jr., of Colorado Springs, CO, William (Misty) Ware, of Franklin, OH,  David (Hallie) Ware, of Bradford, and Zachary (Tayler) Ware, of Bradford,  brother, Mitch (Sherry) Ware, of Houston, TX, three grandchildren, Ezra Ware, Jasper Ware, and Olivia Ware.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Christy Ware.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm with Rev. Josh Haney, Pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com