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Michael Kurash, 89, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Ann (Sweeney) Kurash.
Born in Nesque-honing, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Hud-icka) Kurash.
He was employed by Mack Trucks in Allentown for 28.5 years until retiring. He was a United States Army Corporal serving with the 7th Division, 17th Infantry Regiment in Korea during WWII.
Michael was a 1946 graduate of Nesquehoning High School. He was the starting center on the basketball team and played defensive end and tight end on the football team, earning All-State Honorable Mention in 1945 for his football achievements. He also played defensive end and tight end at Rider College, in N.J. where he lettered for two years.
Mike was inducted into the Carbon County Hall of Fame, Class of 2012, with his father-in-law Jack K.O. Sweeney. He was a member of the Nesquehoning VFW Post 8008. He was also a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Nesquehoning and now a member of St. Joseph Parish of the P.V, Summit Hill.
Surviving are daughters Constance and her husband, Don Herman, Jim Thorpe, Nadine and her husband, Daniel Grassick, Seal Rock, Ore., Lisa and her husband, George Kovarie, Rockland, Twp., and Mary Pat and her husband, Frank Hinkle, Nesquehoning; son John and his companion, Laura, South Middleton, Twp; grandchildren Christian, Joel, Joseph, Keri, George Michael IV, Gabrielle and Cara; great-granddaughter Laelana; great-grandson Alexander; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael B. Kurash, and eight brothers and sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Shrine of St. Therese at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 15 E. Garibaldi Ave., Nesquehoning with the Rev. Allen Hoffa officiating. Interment will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Nesquehoning.Family will receive friends Monday 10-11 a.m. in the church. Donations will be accepted in his name to the Nesquehoning VFW Post 8008 c/o the Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, PA 18240. Online condolences at www.blazoskyfh.
com.
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Mark Trusa
July 25, 2018
Dear Connie, Dina, Lisa, John and Mary Pat: Sorry to hear about your father's passing. I would occasionally talk to him while visiting my uncle Tom at the Hometown Nursing Home. During the summer months I would bring tomatoes to my uncle who frequently shared them with your dad, and secretly, I always hoped I would run into one of you whenever I stopped by. Now, that's not going to happen, so his passing is of particular sadness to me, as well. My condolences to all of you.
July 25, 2018
Hi connie herman , had no idea your father Michael passed away, I am so sorry , always liked your father working at mack trucks, my condolences to you and your family, I would have attended the viewing of your father, so sorry for your loss, Glenn Confer
Patti Gogal Dice
July 17, 2018
Connie. Read your father passed away and am sending my condolences. Brings back a lot of memories of our youth.
July 16, 2018
Kurash Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With all our sympathy. Gene and Teresa Lienhard and Family (Wilson Borough, Pa.)
Marilyn Scharf
July 14, 2018
Dear Uncle Mike. You are surely going to be missed. Your wise advice has guided me thru many overwhelming instances in my life. Especially after Marissa's death. Thank you for being there for me. Love your niece Marilyn
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