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MICHAEL KARAS Obituary
Michael Karas, age 99, of Town of McCandless, on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Beloved husband for 66 years of Mary Karas; loving father of Gary Karas (Becky), Maryann Griffin (Wayne) and Kathy Tarabeck (Scott); Poppy of Jessica, Jamie, Allie, Jenna and Matthew; great-grandfather of Jaydan, Kephas and Leilah. Mike had 9 siblings. He was a U.S, Army Air Force pilot in WW 2 and a former employee of U.S, Steel. Family and friends received SUNDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC. 10418 Perry Hwy, Wexford. Funeral mass on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Alexis Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Alexis Church 10090 Old Perry Hwy. Wexford, Pa 15090 or St Jude Children's Research Hospital 1-800-805-5856
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Laura Karelitz
January 10, 2020
Mr. Karas touched all who knew him. He will always be one of our favorite patients, he will certainly be missed by everyone. Thinking of you and sending prayers, love and healing.
January 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Beatty
January 10, 2020
Mary and family......what a guy!!! you all have so many wonderful memories...I know he will be missed but the hope we have in Jesus is that he is not in our past but he is in our future. May that same God give you all peace during this time.
Love and prayers
Sue Beatty
Susan Beatty
January 10, 2020
Mary and family.....What a guy!! you all have so many wonderful memories.....I know he will be missed but the hope we have in Jesus is that he is is not in our past but he is in our future....may that same God give you all peace during this time.
Sue Beatty
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