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Hello again Patricia,

First, thanks for the additional image. Come to find out that was also identified as a Bradford Pear. So my conclusion is that it is a Bradford Pear.

What you’re seeing: dead upper branches + fungus‑like growth on bark
A combination of:
Upper‑canopy dieback
Bark/branch fungal growth - Could also be lichens on the bark and branches
Multiple neighborhood trees showing the same issue
Most strongly aligns with canker diseases and structural decline, both of which are extremely common in Bradford pears.

Bradford pears are notorious for structural weakness, storm damage, and susceptibility to cankers. Once cankers girdle a branch, the branch dies back from that point upward.
Most likely diagnosis for a Bradford pear in Michigan. Canker disease (very likely) - Might be lichens, which are harmless
Cankers kill sections of bark and lead to dieback. Bradford pears are highly susceptible.
Structural failure + opportunistic fungi
Bradford pears often develop cracks, splits, and weak branch unions. Fungi then colonize the damaged wood.
Armillaria root rot (possible but less likely)
If you see mushrooms at the base or sheets of white mycelium under the bark, that makes it more likely.

Resources at the links below:
Causes of Branch Dieback on Trees | Yard and Garden
How to Identify Tree Defects and What to Do about It?
https://extension.psu.edu/cankers-of-hardwood-deciduous-trees
Armillaria root rot | UMN Extension
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree? - Landscaping

PLEASE GET A CONFIRM DIAGNOSIS FROM THE MSU PLANT AND PEST DIAGNOSTICS LAB 
I highly recommend you send all your images by e-mail to the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics Lab to get a confirmed diagnosis on your Bradford Pear trees

Their email is <personal data hidden>. Please include your first and last name.

The experts there can also provide you with the best treatment options.

The lab will let you know if they need a sample sent.

The lab may also ask for additional images. So be prepared.

Their website is at this link:

Plant & Pest Diagnostics (msu.edu)

Their Contact Information is at this link:

Contact Us - Plant & Pest Diagnostics (msu.edu)

This link will explain the details on submitting a sample to the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics Lab:

Submit Samples - Plant & Pest Diagnostics (msu.edu)

I hope this helps!