Jerry E. Michalak Jr.

Jerry E. Michalak Jr. obituary, York, PA

Jerry E. Michalak Jr.

Jerry Michalak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. - West York on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Jerry Edward Michalak Jr, 37, of York, passed away unexpectedly at WellSpan York Hospital on June 28, 2025. Born in York, PA he was the son of the late Jerry Michalak and his surviving mother, Donna (Jacobs) Michalak.
Jerry grew up in Dover, PA and graduated from Northeastern Senior High School in 2006. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard.
Jerry was a kind and generous soul. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved and had a deep passion for music and gaming.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Michalak, his brother, Justin Michalak, his maternal Grandmother, Anna Brugger and a wide circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will forever carry loving memories of him in their hearts. Jerry and Jennifer were also expecting their first child in November.
A visitation will be held on July 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m with a service immediately following, at John W. Keffer Funeral Home located at 2114 W. Market St., York, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's memory to:
Not One More - York Chapter
Shatterproof
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