Michael Joseph Corliss
Michael Joseph Corliss
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Michael J. Corliss passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Tower Health Reading Hospital in W. Reading, PA. He was 71 years old. Michael was a longtime resident of Trappe, PA. He worked for many years as a Technical Engineer and then worked for Montgomery County’s Parks & Recreation before retirement.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 8, 1954, he was a son of the late James and Anne (Erb) Corliss. Michael was also the loving husband of Jayne Marie (Roszko) Corliss who passed away in 2024.
Surviving is his family including three sons, Joshua M. Corliss (fiancé Ashley) , Matthew J. Corliss, and Michael J. Harrison, a daughter, Noelle A. Henry (Alec); 6 grandchildren; 6 brothers, Brian, Donald, Steven, Thomas, William, and Gary; two sisters, Karen and Betty Ann; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his brother, James Corliss.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, 805 DeKalb St. Bridgeport, PA 19405 from 1pm to 3pm. Interment will be private.
Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA
Condolences to the family may be posted at www.bacchifh.com
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