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Michael Bibak Obituary
Born in Olyphant, son of the late Michael and Katherine Shevinsky Bibak, he resided in Olyphant until his marriage to Mary Kochis on Jan. 23, 1960, after which they resided in Throop.
He was a 50-year member of St. John the Baptist Church, Throop, now Blessed Sacrament Parish.
He was a 1950 graduate of Olyphant High School, where he excelled and lettered in basketball, baseball and football.
He retired in 1987 from Harper & Row Publishers, where he was employed for 25 years as a data processing operations manager.
Mike was a loving and devoted husband and had unconditional love for his children. Mike's greatest joy in life was time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He took great pleasure attending sporting events and activities in which his children and grandchildren were involved. He taught them invaluable life lessons both on and off the court.
Mike was airflighted to Thomas Jefferson Teaching Hospital on July 15, 2010, where he remained in intensive care until Sept. 25. He was then transferred to Mercy Hospital, where he remained in the Acute Care Unit until his death.
Mike's family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Anees Fogley and the staffs of Mercy Special Care and Thomas Jefferson hospitals for their excellent care and kindness extended to our beloved husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by two daughters, Katrina Simonetti and her husband, Bob, Plains Township; and Melanie Kosin and her husband, Thomas, Olyphant; one son, Michael J. Bibak and his companion, Erica Evelock, Eynon; five grandchildren, Michael John Shegda and his fiancee, Cortney Laird, Shavertown; Nicholas Shegda and his fiancee, Gina Nardone, Sugar Notch; Julie Kosin, a student at Syracuse University; Joshua and Olivia Kosin, Olyphant; one great-granddaughter, Cassidy Monroe; and one sister, Ann Dutka.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Julie Bibak and Marie Dutka; and three brothers, Nicholas, Frank and Andrew Dutka.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday from John J. Turko & Sons Funeral Home, 402 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Parish, Rebecca Street, Throop.
Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Throop.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to Blessed Sacrament Parish, Throop.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Bibak
Joannemarie Hayes-Shegda
February 8, 2011
Katrina,sorry to hear about your loss Joanne-Michael Hayes(Shegda) he will be truly missed.He will get to meet my parents John-Joan Joanne(Bristol Pa)
Bridget DeMeck
January 15, 2011
Michael,Katrina,Melanie,
I would like to send my sympathy to you and your family. I have some great memories of all of you, your dad was a great guy. You were so blessed to have a dad like him....You are in my prayers.
Joseph Galea
January 14, 2011
Dear Michael,and Family, I knew Michael well, we were raised on the same block and experienced all the things that were the best and the worst of being raised in the flats of Olyphant. Knickers, High cut boots,w/ pen knife. The sled rides down the column dumps (with or without snow), flying kites and playing marbles, patches in the pants. Going to school at Central grade school. He gave us our first puppy from his dogs litter. He was a great football player and lots of other great things, but most of all he was a good friend.... God Bless all of you!
Joseph Galea
Pam Bonomo
January 14, 2011
Dear Michael and Family,
I want to send my sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. I never had the opportunity to meet him but I am sure he was a wonderful man. You and your family will be in my prayers.
May God continue to bless you and keep you.
God bless,
Pam
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Pam Bonomo
January 14, 2011
Dear Michael and Family,
I want to send my sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. I never had the opportunity to meet him but I am sure he was a wonderful man. You and your family will be in my prayers.
May God continue to bless you and keep you.
God bless,
Pam
Marianne & John Gambucci
January 14, 2011
Melanie, Tom, Julie, Joshua & Olivia,
We were sorry to hear about Mike's accident and untimely death. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May your memories bring you peace in the days ahead. Please take comfort in knowing that Mike now dwells forever with an all loving God.
Jack Hoban
January 13, 2011
Mike was a respected classmate and friend. My prayers go out to his family and for Michaels soul. MAY HE REST IN PEACE IN HEAVENS GLORY. Jack Hoban, OHS 1950,
San Diego, California
Gina Nardone
January 13, 2011
I'm so happy I was lucky enough to get to know Poppop. He was a great man who would do anything for anyone, and loved you all very, very much!! I love you guys and am here if you need anything.
Marie Priblo
January 13, 2011
Dear Melanie, Katrina and Family,
My sincere sympathy and prayers are sent to you today. Remember, you can always look back at the great times you shared with your dad.
Marie (Oles) Priblo
Tina Karl
January 13, 2011
Dear Mike and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. If there is anything I can do Mike, please let me know. And remember...your bank family is here for you.
Love,
Tina
Bill Harrity
January 13, 2011
Mike,
Was a great man. He had an influence on many people. He hired me and many others. He gave us our lives!
I am sure he is in a better place right now. He is laughing right now in heaven with his very good sense of humor.
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