Michael J. Zwald, 39, of 35 South Street, Ridgway, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Elk Regional Health Center following an industrial accident.
He was born July 27, 1972 in St. Marys, son of W. James and Sandra Salter Zwald who survive of St. Marys. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class of 1990. He was also a graduate of the Clarion University, Class of 1994. He had been employed by Mersen for the past 15 years and was a former employee of St. Marys Carbon Company.
On July 11, 1998 in the Queen of the World Church, he married April M. Whiteman, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Christine S. Zwald at home; two sisters, Jean Zwald of St. Marys and Maryland and JoAnn (Roy) Seltzer of St. Marys; a brother, David J. (Beverly) Zwald of West Jordan, Utah; two nieces, Britney (Jared) McDougall and Clarissa Seltzer; four nephews, Aaron Zwald and Zachary, Alex and Andrew Seltzer; and one great niece, Violet McDougall. He was also a godfather to his niece, Clarissa Seltzer and to his nephew, Andrew Seltzer.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Nina Zwald; his maternal grandparents, Harold and Winifred Salter;
and two nephews, Scott Zwald and Evan Seltzer.
Mr. Zwald was a member of the Queen of the World Church, the BPO Elks, and the K of C and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his dog, S’more.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Noon with the Rev. Michael
Ferrick, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
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Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of Mike. You are in my prayers.
Jake Werner
Jean,
The ladies at Curves are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. We are all here for you.
Your Fort Washington, Maryland Curves family
Your family is in our prayers. May God bless and watch over you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear this April. Sincere condolences to you and yours. We are praying for your comfort at this time.
Jim and Family, you have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts prayers are with you.
I am very sorry to hear about Mike. He was a great friend and all around good guy. You are in mine and Sue’s prayers.
Jim, Sandy, April & family,
What a tragedy. I do not have words to express my feelings and sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Jackie
April and the rest of the Zwald family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I remember Mike from elementary school. God Bless you and comfort you through this time.
Jen (Joannie Cauley’s daughter)
April and the rest of the Zwald family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about this tragic loss. I went to high school with Mike and always thought highly of him. Mike was a very humble and kind person, and I know that his legacy will carry on through his wife, children, and memories that he made.
With Sympathy,
Jason Lang
April, this so saddened me when I heard . Though it has been years since I have seen you both, I remember when you met. May memories sustain you, may the love you shared give you strength..Thoughts and prayers are with you and Michael’s family..
Joann,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Please know you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in knowing he’s in Heaven now.
May your memories keep your brother near to your heart.
Cathy
I am so sorry! I heard about it today and I never put two and two together.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.. My thoughts are with all of you.
My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. You are all in my prayers.
I am very sorry about the loss of Mike. He was a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
April and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and watch over you during this difficult time and always…..
Marsha Meyer (NWSB)
April,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept our sincere sympathy during this difficult time.
JoAnn and Jean and family – My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
JoAnn and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight during this sad time. Mike was a great guy and he will be missed. God Bless your family in this time of loss.
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Mike. He was of my classmates at ECCHS and one of my good friends growing up in St. Marys. He was a good guy and a true gentleman! May you find comfort knowing that God has brought one of his children home to be with Him in Heaven. At this time of Easter may you know that God is with all of you shouldering the burden of this cross. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. We will keep the Zwald family in our thoughts and prayers.
April,
I was so very saddened when I heard the news. Please know that God chose Mike to be with him at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all, even to talk, please call me. I am here for you…
Love,
Laurie
DEAR FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY PRAYERS FOR MIKE
AND KNOW THAT EVERYONE HERE AT MERSEN
MIDLAND IS THINKING ABOUT AND WISHING YOU OUR CONDOLENCES.
April,
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leslie
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Michael’s family, friends, and co-workers. God is with you.
“I have a certainty about eternity that is a wonderful thing, and I thank God for giving me that certainty. I do not fear death. I may fear a little bit about the process, but not death itself, because I think the moment that my spirit leaves this body, I will be in the presence of the Lord.”
BILLY GRAHAM
Mike was a true gentleman. He was a great husband, father and friend. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
Roy, JoAnn and family…
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers..
Jeff, Bren and Boys
To all of Mike’s family, our deepest and most sincere, heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of you. We all hear all the time that God takes the good one’s. Why? Guess we are not to know at this time. We just have to believe. God surely needed someone very special to fill a very important seat. Mike’s smile and personality will live forever and he will remain in your heart for all times.
God Bless you all and God Bless Mike.
Margie and Nick Fritz
Jim and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
May God comfort you,
Ira and Barbie (Brennen) Simbeck