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A funeral will be held Thursday for Michael Kurelko, Hermitage, who passed away unexpectedly at 8:20 p.m. Thursday (8-2-12) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. He was 83.
Mr. Kurelko was born Aug. 12, 1928, in Sharon, a son of Michael and Dorothy Kapurik Kurelko.
Michael left high school to enlist in the Army, later receiving his GED. Mr. Kurelko was a Korean and Vietnam war veteran and retired as a master sergeant after 25 years of service to his country.
Following retirement from the military, Michael went to work for Ben Bissett Chevrolet in Mercer as a parts manager for 20 years.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Sharon. Michael was also a member of Sharon Knights of Columbus Council 684, Hickory VFW Post 6166, and the Sharon Carpo-Russian Club.
He enjoyed golf, fishing and bowling on various leagues in the area, including the Sunday Night Hickory Bowling League.
His wife, Marjorie Adams Kurelko, whom he married May 13, 1952, passed away Nov. 13, 2007.
He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Graham, Hermitage; and Debra J. Kuharick, Columbus, Ohio; a son, Raymond Kurelko, Hermitage; three sisters, Dorothy Kaufman, Anna Marie Palik and Marie Bacon, all Sharon; two brothers, Steve Kurelko, West Middlesex; and John Paul Kurelko, Sharpsville; seven grandchildren, Raymond Graham, Deanna Russo, Lorie Bradshelhammer, Kelly Kuharik, Katie Laverty, Amber Kurelko, and Kayla Kurelko; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Michael was preceded in death by a son, Michael Kurelko; and a brother, Edward Kurelko.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph’s Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon PA 16146.
KURELKO
Michael, 83, of Hermitage.
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (8-8-12) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Service: 10 a.m. Thursday (8-9-12) in the funeral home with Monsignor Casimer Bogniak, senior associate pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Sharon, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars West Middlesex Post 6233 and the Wheatland American Legion Post 432.
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