Michael D. Colley, 85, of Bradford passed away Thursday (July 9, 2026) at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born in Bradford on May 3, 1941, a son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth Barber Colley. He attended Otto-Eldred schools.

On June 17, 1978, in Bradford, he married Doris F. “Dot” Franklin Colley, who preceded him in death on July 12, 2018.

Mike worked at W.R. Case Cutlery and Son’s for 50 years as an assembly supervisor and fire safety coordinator.

He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and, above all else, he cherished his family and found his greatest joy in spending time with those he loved. He took great pride in caring for his home, whether it was meticulously detailing his cars until they looked showroom ready or maintaining a lawn that reflected his dedication and attention to detail. His strong work ethic, pride in a job well done and willingness to help others will be remembered by all who knew him.

Surviving are five daughters, Deb (Dale) Yohe of Bradford, Linda (Stephen) Frederick of Bradford, Jackie (Roger) Ellison of Jacksboro, Tenn., Lori (Dan) Lindquist of Norristown and Jody Lee of Port Allegany; two sons, Steve (Laura) Hixenbaugh of Lewis Run and Jason Colley of Bradford; two sisters, Sally Johnson of Portville, N.Y., and Candice (Gary) Joy of Bradford; one brother, Anthony Colley in North Carolina; 22 grandchildren, Stacey (Paul)  Black, Dale M. (Bambi) Yohe, Christopher Yohe, Stephanie Martuccio, Shannon (Jason) Mendell, Shaylyn Wilson, Heather Hixenbaugh, Crystal (Adam) Spencer, Deb Priestine, Josh (Amber) Hixenbaugh, Jennifer (Chuck) Edminster, Amy (Jason) Myers, Tammy (Mark) Sheeley, Ryan (Brooke) Ellison, Justin (Tristan) Ellison, Lee (Lacy) Ellison, Tiffany Lindquist, John (Katie) Lindquist, Becky Lindquist, Zachary Lee Colley, Hannah Lee Colley and Mikey (Kasey) Colley; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, Lillian Rhoades; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Dot, he was preceded in death by one brother, George W. Colley Sr.

Family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday (July 13, 2026) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave., where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Gary Smith, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Faith Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.