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Michael D. Dow

1960 - 2015

BORN

1960

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Hunter Edmundson Striffler Funeral Home

600 Market St.

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Michael Dow Obituary

Michael David Dow, 55, of McKeesport, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. He was born Aug. 31, 1960, in Braddock, and is the son of Paul E. (Linda) Dow and the late Dorothy Mazik Dow. He was a member of the Am Vets Post 8 in McKeesport and was an avid Steelers fan. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Vitale Dow; sons, Kevin Dow, of McKeesport, and Michael (Kelly) Vargo Jr., of Port Vue; daughters, Jennifer and Amy Dow; grandchildren, Bryanna Vargo, Michael John Vargo III, Cameron Sproul, Alyssa Cunha and Alisha Kayne; brothers, Jim (Mary Lou) of North Huntingdon, Paul Dow, of Germany, and Daniel and BJ Dow, of McKeesport; and sister, Cheryl Dibiase, of North Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Denise; and brother, Robert Dow.
Friends will be received from noon until 4 p.m. Wednesday at HUNTER-EDMUNDSON-STRIFFLER FUNERAL HOMES, 600 Market St., McKeesport, PA 15132, 412-678-6192.

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Published by Daily News from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31, 2015.

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August 23, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 30, 2018

To The family of Michael David Dow,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

AC

April 25, 2018

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.

March 27, 2018

May the bereaved family be comforted by reflecting on the many beautiful memories that you can treasure forever.

October 25, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Matthew 5:4. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.

Sadie

May 29, 2017

My deepest Condolences to the Family, God hears the prayers of those calling on Him May you find Comfort in the words at Psalms 66:19, 20

AP

April 19, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Please find Peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and help you in your time of need. 1Peter5:7

February 13, 2016

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. 2 Chronicles 6:19,20 assures us God cares for us as individuals. 1 John 3:20 tells us God is greater than our hearts, He is aware of all our trials. I pray God give you comfort in your heart, and strength in your trial in this difficult time.
E.L Philadelphia

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