Michael J. Iorfida

Michael J. Iorfida, 62, of E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born February 20, 1961, in St. Marys, son of the late John J. and Mary Polaski Iorfida, Sr. Mike was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1979, and was employed at Keystone Powdered Metal and Amphenol, where he was currently employed.

On June 7, 2008 at the Bavarian Hills Golf Course, Mike married Tanya L. Schrecengost, who survives.

Along with his loving wife, Mike is survived by his daughter, Jordan Iorfida (Nick) of St. Marys; his son, Zachary Iorfida of St. Marys; a grandson, Landon; a sister, Jolene Braun of St. Marys; a brother, John J. Iorfida, Jr. of St. Marys; his father and mother-in-law, Richard and Sharon Schrecengost of Mt. Jewett; his brother-in-law, Gary Schrecengost of Mt. Jewett; and his nieces and nephews: Jared, Dillon, and Raechel Braun, Brandon and Taylor Eckstrom, and Jenna Baxter.

Along with his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Eckstrom and a brother, Kevin Iorfida.

Mike was proud of his service to his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a man of many interests and talents. He enjoyed woodworking, brewing beer, drawing, and painting. He had a great love for music and cooking. He enjoyed sports and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. Mike had a special place in his heart for his dogs and nothing was dearer to him than the time spent with his family.

Funeral services will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:00AM with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 10:00AM until the time of service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, ATTN: Financial Operations, 733 Third Ave. Suite 510, New York, NY 10017, www.online.crohnscolitisfoundation.org .