PORT ALLEGANY - Richard L. "Slim" Michael, 60, passed away Thursday (July 9, 2015) in Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium.
Born in St. Marys, he was a son of Joseph B. and Alice L. Mantz Michael.
Richard was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1974.
Mr. Michael had worked for Motor Coil of Emporium, before having to retire.
He had attended Keating Summit Methodist Church, and he was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, Alice, are a daughter, Jo Lynn Michael of Emporium; four sisters, Karen M. Michael and Barbara A. (Gene) Glasgow, both of Port Allegany, Gail L. Michael of Statesville, N.C. and Betty J. Michael of Tappahannock, Va.; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; a brother, Joseph B. Michael Jr.; and a sister, Judy L. Taylor.
There will be no visitation. A private memorial service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made at switzerfuneralhome.com
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Alice, we are sending our prayers and love for you and your family. So sorry to read about Rick. Miss our times together. Hope you are doing good! Hugs
Jim abd Gloria Turner
July 20, 2015
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