Michael J. Mihalsky, 85, of 114 East Patterson St., St. Clair, died Friday February 12, 2016 at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in St. Clair, August 17, 1930, He was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Federisko) Mihalsky
He was a graduate of St. Clair High School.
Michael served in the US Marines during the Korean War
He was a retired truck driver having worked at Legutko's / Miller's Distributing, St. Clair.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair; West End Hose Co; Fireman's Relief; St. Clair Amvets Post 142; American Legion Post 719, St. Clair; St. Clair Veterans Honor Guard St. Clair Old Timer's Baseball Association; St. Clair Fish & Game Association; Arnots Game and Sports Association, St. Clair.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers Robert and George Mihalsky.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years Norma (Reading) Mihalsky, 2 daughters Peggy Mihalsky of St. Clair; Linda J. Mihalsky of Schuylkill Haven; a son Michael J. Mihalsky Jr. and his wife Pamela of St. Clair; 3 grandchildren Courtney Lynn Zimmerman; Caitlin Ann Simmendinger; Michael Warren Mihalsky; 10 Great Grandchildren Brayden, Haylee, Nora, Ava, Elley, Camden, Jackson, Oliver, Aria and Bria; 2 sisters Rose Zokuskie of St. Clair; Arlene Dempsey of St. Clair; Cousin who was like a daughter Sharon Davis; Grandog Riley who was Pap's best friend; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday Feb. 19, 2016 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. St. Clair. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday and 9:30-10:30 AM Friday at the funeral home.. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clair Veterans Honor Guard c/o Beatrice Allen 536 S. Mill St. St. Clair, PA 17970. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com