Irene M. Micale

1930 - 2026

Irene M. Micale, 95, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on February 21, 1930, in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary Hoh Zuraski.

On June 16, 1951, she married the late Tillio "Tink" Micale, who preceded her in death on November 24, 2006. Together they were blessed with more than more than 55 years of marriage.

Irene was a graduate of Wilcox High School, Class of 1948. She was a lifelong, faithful member of Sacred Heart Church. She was a dedicated employee at the A & P for many years, a job she greatly enjoyed and which gave her the opportunity to meet and make many friends. An avid Cinch player, Irene loved to play cards and always enjoyed a trip to the casino to try her luck. She also loved spending time with her family at their family reunions, as well as going camping. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy and were the light and love of her life.

She is survived by three children: Cindy (John) Doran of Weedville, Michael (Wendy) Micale of St. Marys, and David (Sally) Micale of St. Marys; her seven beloved grandchildren: Josh (Chelsea Ashley) Doran, Krista (Zach) Horne, Lacy (Tim) Stynchula, Chelsea (Ryan Uber) Micale, Brent (Ashley Christine) Shaffer, Matt Micale, and Lindsay (Hayden) Gahr; and by seven great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by one brother, William "Bill" Zuraski of Johnsonburg, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence "Buzzy" Zuraski and Robert Zuraski; and five sisters: Anastasia Parnell, Loretta Gerber, Marcella Fledderman, Elizabeth "Honey" Nelson, and Patricia Levenduski.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Irene M. Micale will be celebrated on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857, with Fr. Ignatius Camello, OSB, as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Shriner's Hospital.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com.