Michael W. Bacha

1933 - 2022

Michael W. Bacha, 89, of Natrona Heights, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Natrona, a son of the late Michael L. and Mary L. (Rusiewicz) Bacha. He was a graduate of Har-Brack High School Class of 1951, Temple University, Philadelphia, and Eckles College, Philadelphia. He was an Army veteran. Prior to retirement, Mike had worked for PPG Industries, Creighton for 38 years, retiring a supervisor. He was also a funeral director, associated with the family-owned business, Bacha Funeral Home in Natrona. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Natrona Heights. He had also been an assistant scout master for Boy Scout Troop 186. Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Cynthia (Sobala) Bacha; and his brother, Leo M. Bacha. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha M. (Sudy) Bacha; his children, Michael J. Bacha (Merri Jackson), of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jeffrey A. Bacha (Jill), of Natrona Heights, Suzanne M. Nanti (Terry), of Wrenshall, Minn., and David W. Bacha, of Natrona Heights; five grandchildren, Dr. Michelle Pryor (Stephen), Christine Bacha, Michael Bacha, Carly Bacha and Kat Bacha; two great-grandchildren, Henry and Claire Pryor; two sisters, Mary "Sis" Welsh, of Bellevue, and Michelene Bacha Heller, of Natrona Heights; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Kowalski (Richard), of Phoenix, Ariz., Mary Ann Danko (Andrew), of New Smyrna, Fla., and Barbara L. Bacha, of Greensburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. All services were private. Private interment took place in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton St., Greensburg, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. www.bachafh.com.