Photo courtesy of Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Ewing Chapel Chapel - Venice
Bradenton, Florida
Sep 14, 1941 – Dec 26, 2016
Michael McGinnis, 75, of Leechburg, Pennsylvania died on Monday, December 26, 2016 in Venice, Florida. He was born September 14, 1941 to Gordon and Gertrude (Weisinger) McGinnis in Flint, Michigan.
Mike is survived by Donna (Roland) his wife of 33 years; daughter Michelle McGinnis and husband Dmitri; Kathleen McGinnis and husband Matthew; three grandchildren Jonah, Julian, and Carolyn; brother Bill McGinnis and wife Janett; and brother John McGinnis and wife Margo.
He spent his career in academia as professor of Business Administration at Shippensburg University, University of South Alabama, and Penn State University at New Kensington. He enjoyed shooting skeet, trading and collecting firearms and playing with his grandkids He was an avid reader, had a good sense of humor, and enjoyed telling corny and tasteless jokes. He loved his collies, Chance and Princess.
Services will be held at the Epiphany Cathedral in Venice at 10am on Friday, December 30.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/.
To God we belong, and to him is our return.
May God almighty grant him the highest level in heaven.
Dear Donna, We are sorry for your loss.
Lost touch with him after relocating outside the US. My daughter whom you met when she was a toddler now goes to Upitt.
I remember him for his kindness and guidance while in graduate school.
You are both in our prayers.
Rafeekh MV
April 16, 2020 | Austin, TX | Student
I knew Mike for more than 30 years and he will be missed. He was always a student-oriented professor who cared deeply about the success of his many students. It will be difficult for the profession to find a more caring, conscientious and friendly professor. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Stock
January 24, 2017 | Tampa, FL
Donna,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing because he sounded energetic when I had a phone meeting with him on Dec. 20. The last work-related email I received from him was on Dec. 24. Mike has been working diligently for Penn State University for 15 years, even during the last week of his life. I appreciate all the advice he gave me in the past and will miss him forever. Yang
Yang Xu
January 12, 2017 | Murrysville, PA
Donna, We are all so sorry to hear about Mike. What a shock. He was a friend and I will miss him.
Mark Bridge
January 10, 2017 | Ford City, PA | Friend
Donna:
So very sorry to learn about Mike's sudden passing. I remember very fondly our time together at Shippensburg University .
Chuck Hollon, Mashpee, Massachusetts
January 04, 2017
Donna:
I just heard about Mike's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. No words can express the shock of hearing this sad news. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace.
Don & Lynn Wonderling
January 04, 2017 | Sarver, PA
Dear Donna, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's sudden passing. He was always so upbeat and friendly. It was a pleasure to know him. He will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Diedra
Diedra Nulph
January 04, 2017 | Ford City, PA
Dr. McGinnis.. where to begin. You were an INCREDIBLE teacher, mentor and just all around a loving human being. I've never met someone who was so involved with his students and cared about them and their well-being. What a selfless, kind, gentle soul. He's the only reason I enjoyed logistics. He was an amazing mentor and advisor and made sure my 4 years at Penn State New Kensington went as smoothly as college can go. I will never forget the hug he gave me at graduation, ever. Thank you, Dr....
Kiersten Gaston
January 03, 2017 | Lewiston, MN
Mike was always so friendly when we passed each other in the neighborhood. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our condolences to Donna and the family. He will truly be missed.
Julie and Bill Wolfe
December 31, 2016 | Leechburg, PA
