Administrators Pompeii Posted May 7, 2023 Administrators Share Posted May 7, 2023 Frank L. Michelini, Age 89 of Force, PA died Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home. Born on April 18, 1934 in Force, PA, he was the son of the late Guido and Tosca (Cenni) Michelini. On August 1, 1959 he married his wife of 61 years, Ann M. (Cameroni) Michelini. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2020. He was a 1952 graduate of the Bennetts Valley High School and a 1956 graduate of St. Bonaventure University. After college, Frank served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Frank was the owner and operator of the Force Garage for many years. He also owned and operated Michelini Bus Company for 21 years and had driven bus for his father for many years. Frank was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, the Bennetts Valley Lions Club, the Bennetts Valley American Legion and the Bennetts Valley Senior Citizens. Frank was the recipient of the 2022 Bennetts Valley Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. He was also member of the Sons & Daughters of Italy Brockway Lodge 33. Frank loved music and dancing. He played the accordion and the saxophone in his orchestra, “The Moonlight Serenaders”. Frank played basketball and baseball in high school and loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed watching all sports and had a passion for both classic and Sports Cars. Frank is survived by his children (Dr. Robert G. Michelini & his wife Lisa of Boiling Springs, PA, Phyllis Michelini of Force, PA, William F. Michelini & his wife Marie of Force, PA and Kathleen Vargas & her husband David of Weedville, PA), 7 grandchildren (Nathan & Trevor Harbst, Adeena Hollen, Frank & Ethan Michelini, and AnnMarie & Natalie Vargas), 3 step grandchildren (Devon & Rebecca Struthers and Meagan Rosenberry), 4 great grandchildren (Jonathan & Sage Harbst and Bryce & Anson Diehl), and a sister (Aileen Horvatin of Mt. Juliet, TN). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews including his Godson, John Horvatin. He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law (Delores Dillman & her husband “Skun”)and a nephew Patrick Dillman. Visitation will held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. The Bennetts Valle Lions Club will hold a service on Thursday evening at 7:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 17735 Bennetts Valley Highway, Force, PA 15841 and/or the Jay Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3161 Cleveland St., Bryndale, PA 15827 Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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