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Michael Onest Obituary
Michael "Mickey" Onest, 72, of Cranesville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015, at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born on November 23, 1942, in Cranesville, son of the late Dennis and Anna (Jafko) Onest.
Mickey graduated from Northwestern High School, and retired from GE in Erie. He enjoyed hunting and rooting for the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavs.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patti" Onest, two stepdaughters, Destine Baumann and Bruce, of Erie and Dori Cirelli and her fiancé, Mark, of New Jersey, a daughter-in-law, Leisa Letto of Erie, a sister, Eleanor Krause and her husband, Paul, of Greenville, Pa., three brothers, Joe Onest of Ohio, John Onest and his wife, Lois, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Stephen Onest of Fairview, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are being handled privately by the family, through the Mattera Funeral Home, 188 East State Street, Albion.
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Ted & Gail Onest
July 9, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts of family are with you as we share your loss.
Love Ted and Gail Onest
Gene Robison
July 6, 2015
To the Onest Family
Micky was an integral part of several members of my family for many years. My condolences to all of the Onest's. We will all miss him.
Denise & Bob Wareham
June 29, 2015
Patti,
Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Bonnie Ford
June 29, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dennis Hull
June 28, 2015
Johnny and Steve, So sorry for the loss of your brother Mickey.
June 25, 2015
Steve,
Very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim, Cindy, and Keane
Peggy Van Slyke
June 25, 2015
John and Lois, My deepest sympathy to you both.
Eric and Joann Paulson
June 24, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all of Onest family. So sorry for your loss.
John Kelley
June 24, 2015
Eleanor, sorry for the loss of your brother.
Denny McLaughlin
June 24, 2015
Mickey and I worked together at GE. He was a great guy. Sorry to hear that he passed. I know he enjoyed life and traveling. RIP old friend.
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