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Michael Guzick Obituary


July 24, 2011

Michael J. Guzick Jr., 64, of 318 N. Coal St., Port Carbon, passed away Sunday evening at his residence.

Born in St. Clair, Jan. 13, 1947, he is the son of Loretta McNulty Guzick Sponhouse, Port Carbon, and the late Michael J. Guzick Sr.

He attended the former St. Mary's Catholic School, St. Clair, and was employed as a bus maintenance technician for the STS Transportation System, until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, Port Carbon, and a lover of country music.

Preceding him in death was a son, Lee Schwalm, in 2006; a sister, Sally Ann Yeager, in 1998; and a stepfather, Walter Sponhouse, in 2000.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Bonnie Spease Guzick, to whom he was married 36 years; a son, James Schwalm, Port Carbon; a stepdaughter, Brenda, wife of Randy Miller, Schuylkill Haven; a brother, Walter Sponhouse, Schuylkill Haven; three sisters, Irene, wife of Stirling Santee, Pottsville, Kathleen, wife of Thomas Adamchick, Saint Clair, and Loretta, wife of Michael Skoufalos, Port Carbon; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, Port Carbon. Officiating will be the Rev. David Karnes, pastor. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. until the time of Mass Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Old St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Jul. 26, 2011.

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August 16, 2011

to my loving husband you were my love my heart my companion my everything that the world had to offer i will greive for many times that i will cry but you will always remain in my heart rest in peace my dearest one til we meet again in the world beyond

I love you Bonnie

Stacia Scheitrum

August 1, 2011

Bonnie, I just heard about your loss of Micky... He will be missed. You both did wonderful things in your lives and anyone that knows you are better off for it. If you need anything, just give me a call.

Lisa Fees

July 27, 2011

Loretta, Bonnie & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sending you my deepest sympathies.
Lisa Fees

Sarah Yeager

July 27, 2011

Aunt Bonnie I'm sorry about the loss of Uncle Mickey...He will be missed and very loved. stay strong for the rest of the family. Remember I love you. Your niece Sarah Yeager

Domday and Netchel families

July 27, 2011

Bonnie and family, We are sorry for your loss. Mike was a nice man with a good heart. We already miss seeing and talking to him when he sat on the front porch. He will be missed.

Chrisy Taylor

July 27, 2011

I am deeply sorry for the lose of a man who was kind, caring, and friendly! Mickey was a good man! My sympthany goes out to Bonnie and family of the lose of a wonderful person! He will be missed. Cherish all the great memories we have of Mickey!

Theresa Seiger

July 26, 2011

Bonnie,so sorry for your loss and everything you have gone through lately. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong

sandy n tanya lindenmuth

July 26, 2011

our deepest sympthany goes out to u and ur family mickey was a wonderful person he will be missed

July 26, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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