(Medina) Michael J. Bale age 61, passed away at his sister’s home surrounded by his family, just the way he wanted. He was born December 9, 1963, in Medina, a son of the late Marylon (Ronald) Jones and Howard (Julia) Bale and had lived in this area all his life.
Michael worked at Snappy which he truly enjoyed. He enjoyed herbology, electronics, especially video games and hiking with his girls at the waterfall in Medina. Michael loved riding his motorcycle and listening to music; but most importantly was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the world to him.
He is survived by his life long friend and companion Ladena Anderson; his daughters Sonya (Sterlyng Wilcox) Bale, Tasha (Adam Aradine) Woodroe, Nichole (Brett) Bielak, Melinda (Robert Russo) Frasier, Stephanie Bale; grandchildren Taylor Frasier, Christopher Woodroe, Michael Simmons, Brooke Woodroe, Aaron Woodroe, Cody Bielak, Peyton Bielak, Christian Bale, Taneshia Shine; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Robin (Viginia) Bale, Cynthia Schmitt, Tina (Tim) McAllister, Jeanne (Kenneth) Ansty as well as several nieces and nephews.
His Celebration of Life will be be Sunday November 23rd 2:00pm-5:00pm, 16175 Lynch Rd., Holley NY 14470. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion.
To share a memory of Michael, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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21 West Avenue, Albion, NY 14411
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