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Michael Ford Obituary
Michael K. Ford, 53, of Butler passed peacefully Tuesday morning at Butler Memorial Hospital. Mike fought a brave 15-month battle with cancer.
Born June 28, 1956, in Butler, he was the son of the late Frank L. and Marie A. (Yenkala) Ford.
He worked for the B&LE Railroad from 1975 to 1984 and then worked for Keystone Aluminum Resources until the plant closed. Mike worked for the Watco Co. at AK Steel, Butler Works, on the railroad from May 2003 until he became ill.
Mike was an expert craftsman and loved to fix things. His passions were woodworking, auto body painting, music and movies. He also had played the drums.
He is survived by two children, Heather Ford of Pittsburgh and Chad Ford of New York; three brothers, Terrance (Kelly) and Daniel (Jody) of Butler and David (Dottie) of Bel Air, Md.; and a sister, Kathleen Ford of Big Pine Key, Fla. Also surviving is Marcey Kim, his friend and girlfriend of 14 years, who also was his loving caregiver.
FORD - There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass for Michael K. Ford, who died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Butler.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation to the American Cancer Society in Mike's name.
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Ray Lewis
February 7, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We had great fun all those years ago on Delaware Drive. My thoughts are with you.
Jim Redick
February 6, 2010
Oh the many, many late night poker games we had and the hours spent in Eat N Park. ( what a gang we were)...Friends may lose touch, but they still remember in their hearts and we will remember you
J and M
February 2, 2010
Kathy, Terry, Dan, Dave and Marcey- Memories help in time. God speed to all. Think fun child times! Jani B and Patrick Murphy
Joe Rihel
January 29, 2010
I have known Mike since 1973 , even if we had lost track of each other the last few years , I wondered often how he was ! I'll always have memories of us hunting together , being part of the gang that hung at Eat N Park . And mike always ordering pound cake the way he liked it ! You were my best man in my wedding & I remember you asking if I wanted to change my mind ? You were right "I should have " Take care in heaven my old friend ! Till I see you again ! Joe Rihel
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January 29, 2010
Terry, Dan, David, and Kathy,
It doesn't seem that long ago that we were all growing up in Campbell Acres.
Mike will surely be missed by all that knew him.
Chuck Kellerman
Holly Hageman Hartzell
January 29, 2010
To Mike's Family,
Our deepest sympathy to Mike's family in this loss. I have a lot of memories from when the 'gang' used to hang out at Eat n Park. God Bless.
Holly Hageman Hartzell
Jim Duffy
January 29, 2010
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Dan Jewell and family
January 29, 2010
May God give you strength and peace in this terrible loss of a great man. Mike was always so kind to us and our family growing up in Campbell acres.You are all in our prayers.
Cousin Joyce and Lee Mustello
January 29, 2010
Terry, Danny, David, and Kathy and Families.
You have our deepest sympathy on the untimely passing of Mike.
January 28, 2010
FRIENDS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN , YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. ROY ZIMMERMAN
January 28, 2010
To the Ford family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I graduated with Mike in 1974. He was always a nice guy and a good friend. You will all be in my prayers.
Glenda Weichey-Macurdy ( Saxonburg, PA )
Linda Vanderzee-Sloan
January 28, 2010
Dear Ford Family,
My deepest sympathy with the passing of Mike. He was a very special person. You will be in my prayers.
Brenda Josephs
January 28, 2010
To Mike's family and Marcie,
You have our deepest sympathy. We haven't seen you for a while. And didn't know Mike was so sick.You are
in our prayers.
Take Care
Norman and Brenda Josephs
Lori Peiffer
January 28, 2010
To the Ford family,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother.
Your old neighbor from Delaware Drive.
Lori "Scott" Peiffer
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