Michael Gregori

Mr. Michael Gregori, age 93, well known lifelong resident of Dushore, PA, passed away on Monday evening, February 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded with love and care from his daughter and son.

Mike was born on November 23, 1932, in Peckville, PA, a son of the late Balfino “Baldo” and Mary Gregori. At 10 years old Mike moved to Dushore and was raised by the late Clyde and Anna Krause and grew up alongside their two daughter, Dolores and Jane. He graduated from St. Basil’s High School.

On August 13, 1952, Mike joined the United States Navy. He honorably and faithfully served his country during the Korean Conflict until his discharge on August 1, 1956.

He married the former Rose Alice Taffe of Dushore on February 7, 1957, and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Rose’s passing on January 24, 2016. They made their home and raised their family of a son and daughter in Dushore.

As a child, Mike started working for Souto’s Chicken Farm in Dushore. Later he bartended at Burdan’s and the Dushore Hotel, and delivered beer for Carl Weed. Mike started working for Miller’s Hardware, and was a staple in the store for over 35 years, before his retirement in 1994.

Mike was a member of St. Basil’s Church, in Dushore, PA. Throughout his life, he was a very active member of American Legion Loyalsock Post #996 in Dushore and held many different positions throughout the years, including Past Commander and was also a steward for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge.

He enjoyed hunting, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was very proud of his entire family, and always treasured the time spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving:

Son:

Michael R. Gregori, Dushore, PA

Daughter and son-in-law:

Michelle and Mark Minier, Dushore, PA

Grandchildren:

Whitney Gregori and Chris Jensen, Athens, PA

Cody Gregori Lowman, NY

Markie and Kelby Mullen, Muncy, PA

Shelby and Tyler Fleishauer, Elysburg, PA

Great grandchildren:

Carson Mullen

Evie Mullen

Knoxen Fleishauer

Nash Fleishauer

Turner Jensen

Sister-in-law: 

Catherine “DeeDee” Charnitski, Mildred, PA

Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: 

Richard “Red Ball” Taffe and Mary Rohe, Dushore, PA

He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides his parents and wife he was predeceased by his sisters: Dolores Barsavage on Mary 26, 2009, D. Jane Kerstetter on April 25, 2016, Rose Bonish on February 19, 1974, and Doris Staples. He was also predeceased by his in-law’s: Peggy and John Hoodak, Thomas and Shirley Taffe, Susan “Suzie” and Ray Lewis, and John “Jack” Charnitski.

A Transferal Service will be held on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM from the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, PA, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, his pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the adjoining parish cemetery. Graveside Military Honors will be accorded by members of American Legion Loyalsock Post #996 and members of the United States Navy Honor’s Detail.

Family and friends may call on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water Street, Dushore, from 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM.

Members of the American Legion Loyalsock Post #996 are asked to assemble and pass in review at 10:15 AM on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Dushore American Legion, 224 Bernice Rd., Dushore, PA 18614

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.

To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to www.homerfuneralhome.com.