Michael Steffish

Michael “Mick” Joseph Steffish, Sr., 81, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 while at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of George and Mary (Hardick) Steffish, he was born January 24, 1940 in Creekside, PA.

Michael was a 1958 of Marion Center High School.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He had been employed as a coal miner for 22 years and was later employed by IndiGO.  Michael was a member of the Eagles, Moose, and American Legion.  He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, working on vehicles, but especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Michael will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Surviving is his wife, Betty Jean (Stuchell) Steffish whom he met at the roller-skating rink on a blind date in 1958.  That date led to a long-lasting love and almost 60 years of marriage.  Also surviving are his sons, Michael, Jr., Timothy and his wife, Bobbie Jo, and Jeffrey Steffish; grandchildren, Michael, III,  Samantha, Taz, and Ashley Steffish; great grandchildren, Aerianna Steffish, Domenic and Greyson Stiles, Wesley and Charlee Steffish; and nieces and nephews, Bonnie, Jody, Sandra, and numerous other nieces and nephews. 

Preceding Michael in death were his parents; siblings, George, Andy, Rudy, Sonny, Mary, Pauline, and Irene; and great grandson, Sawyer Steffish.

In keeping with Mick’s wishes, funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home.

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