Michael Veloshin

Michael Veloshin, age 90, of Perryopolis passed away on Friday December 25, 2020, at Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA, where he was residing. He was born on October 14, 1930, in Perryopolis. He was the son of the late John and Helen Veloshin.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brothers John, Charles, and George Valosen, brother-in-law Frank Stulock, and sister-in-law Marie Valosen. 

Mike is survived by his sister Helen Stulock of Garden City, MI; sister-in-law Dorothy (John) Valosen of Fishers, IN; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and several great-great nieces and nephews. 

Mike was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Perryopolis. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 -56; worked as a construction laborer and custodian with the Frazier School District, and retired from U.S. Steel Christy Park Works McKeesport, PA. Mike loved the outdoors and could be found walking through the countryside and often, when in season, picking blackberries. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no public visitation. A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Nicholas with Fr. Oleh Seremchuk celebrant at 10:00 on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, with internment at St. Nicholas cemetery to follow immediately. All COVID-19 restrictions will be closely followed during the ceremony. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at a later date. 

The Blair Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with Michael’s professional funeral arrangements.

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