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Oct. 19, 2025

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Michael Linares Obituary

Michael Linares

Michael Linares, 59, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He had resided at the Good Shepherd Home, Bethlehem.

Born in New York City, New York, he was the son of Alodia and the late Daniel Linares Sr.

Michael was a Class of 1983 graduate of the Jim Thorpe Area High School, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating.

After his military tour, he was a bar manager at Shenanigans in Lake Harmony.

Michael had a fun loving personality and enjoyed doing adrenaline filled adventures, like bungee jumping.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Daniel Linares Jr., and his wife, Lisa; sisters, Diana Carino and Darlene Linares; and many nieces and nephews.

Service: Memorial service noon on Sunday, Oct. 19, Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, with the Rev. Dr. Dean Frey officiating. Call 11 a.m.-noon Sunday (corrected date). Private interment at convenience of family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, Attn: Development Office, 850 S. Fifth St., Allentown PA 18103.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by Times News on Oct. 15, 2025.

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524 Center St, Jim Thorpe, PA

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Silma Malaves

October 15, 2025

Michael Thank you for your service and protecting our country Rip I Salute you Hurrah

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

October 14, 2025

Mike, you have secured your final beachhead. You stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

Grateful

October 14, 2025

Michael,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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