Michael J. Branchen
Michael J. Branchen
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Michael Branchen Obituary
Age 45, of Baldwin Borough on Sunday August 16, 2009 beloved son of Michael W. and JoAnn; brother of Sharon, Kelly (Barry) Bertani, and Christine (Tony) Konopka; nephew of Les and Mimi Branchen, Donna Read, Bill and Susan Bohn, Jim Bohn, and Cindy Kiernan; uncle of Tara, Bethany, Brooke, Carly, and Alyssa. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - CONNELL FUNERAL HOME friends welcome at 5120 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park 412-835-7940 on Sunday 1 p.m. until time of memorial service at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Habor Lights Program. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservice.com
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Kelly Bertani
August 15, 2025
Miss you
Sharon Branchen
May 4, 2024
Saw a picture today that made me smile remembering you and sad that your not here. Love and miss you always!!!
Donna Branchen-Read
August 16, 2023
You are always in my heart and missed very much.
Love you.
Donna Branchen-Read
August 15, 2021
Mike,
Another year passed and you are always in our hearts and thoughts. Missing your smile. Love you.
Aunt Donna
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Garey Chalkley and Girls
June 30, 2019
Thinking of Michael, Always puts a smile on are face. (He Meant So Much To Us)
We Miss You And Love U My Good Friend!!!
Sharon Branchen
February 3, 2019
Superbowl Sunday always makes me think of my brother. January 21, 1979 was Superbowl XIII and he had a Superbowl birthday party with all of his friends from Carrick since we had just moved to Baldwin in the summer of 1978. He had such a good time and the Steelers won their 3rd ring - everyone was so happy that day! Really good memory :) Missing you, Mike :(
ALWAYS love you!!!!
Elizabeth Wersland Sileo
February 2, 2019
I thought of Mike today and send my love to my dear friend, Sharon, and the whole family.
Donna Branchen
January 21, 2019
Happy Birthday, Mike!
You are always in my heart and missed so much.
Love you always.
Aunt Donna
Donna Read
December 25, 2017
As always, you will be in our thoughts today, Michael. We all love and miss you.
Garey Chalkley
December 19, 2017
Always Thinking About My Friend Mike
LOVE AND MISS YOU!!
Sharon Branchen
November 11, 2017
It's still hard to know you are gone, and I always miss you most around the holidays. I love you so much and that will never change!
Garey Chalkley
March 26, 2016
My Family and I will never forget you Mike. We are thinking about you Always-LOVE AND MISS YOU MY FREIND!!!
Sharon Branchen
August 9, 2014
Always in my heart - love and miss you!!
Daniel Lavezoli, Jr.
August 8, 2014
Still remembering my old friend Mike.
Donna Read
February 3, 2013
Will never forget you Mikie Guy, always in my heart.
Love, Aunt Donna
June 10, 2010
Dear Branchen Family,
Sorry to find out about your lose. Michael was a great person. My husband and I worked with Michael in N.J. It was a sad day for a lot of people that knew him in N.J. when we found out.
Our deepest sympathy.
Brad and Barbara Romaine
June 8, 2010
I am really sad and sorry to hear this. I worked with Mike in N.J. for many years. It is my deepest sympathy and heartfelt emotions that I write this. Mike was always willingto help when I asked. He will be missed.
Ted Coords.
September 22, 2009
Dear JoAnn and Mike---
I grieve mightily for your profound loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nancy Kissock
Audrey and Ron Saftner
August 30, 2009
Dear JoAnn and Mike
Our hearts are breaking for you. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We just learned of Michael's passing. We love you both.
Audrey and Ron
Lois Schell
August 27, 2009
Dearest Mike, JoAnn and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
With my deepest sympathy,
Lois Schell (class of 59)
Robert Senneway
August 24, 2009
Mike and family
Sorry to hear about your son heard about it today. Also know and can feel about your sorrow. (our son mike)
Bob and Joyce Senneway
Paul and Carol Meola
August 24, 2009
Dear Mike, JoAnn and family,
This is so difficult to understand. You know that we've lost a young man in our family as well and there is never anything that gives us the ability to understand it. We knew Mike as a baby and young boy, and from all you've said he was a great adult as well. We have been praying for you since our last telephone conversation and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
August 23, 2009
The Branchen Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Mike.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Brad and Karyn Hyland
Amy (Warner) Mitcham
August 22, 2009
Dear Kelly and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother Michael. Our prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Ned, Amy and Zachary
Karen and Jack Warner
August 21, 2009
Dearest Branchens, We are Barry's Aunt Karen and Uncle Jack. We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your families. It is our hope that you will find comfort in each other at this time.
August 21, 2009
Mike,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son.
Margie Fink Sullivan (class of 59)
August 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michael was a very caring person. He will be missed by all. Much love, Kathy and Jack Bertani
Tom Chick
August 21, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Brian Kozlowski
August 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family. It only seems like yesterday that we were having a great time together on the annual canoe trip. May God bless you and comfort you!
Elizabeth Wersland Sileo
August 21, 2009
Dearest Branchens,
I've never met anyone who could make me laugh like he did. Wishing you great comfort in one another at this time and sending much love to the whole family.
August 21, 2009
Our deepest condolences. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Paul & Sally Ewing Family
August 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Branchen family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Kachowski Family
August 21, 2009
Sharon & family.... so sorry for your loss.
We are thinking of you. Please take good care of yourselves and each other.
~The Collopys
Eric Hinchey
August 21, 2009
Michael will be missed. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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