Michael J. Bobeck

Michael J. "Mickey" Bobeck, 76, of Buffalo Township, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Concordia at Rebecca Residence, Allison Park. He was born April 6, 1939, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Michael and Helen Szymd Bobeck. Mickey was a 1957 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He retired as a mechanical designer from Philips Respironics in Murrysville. Mickey was a member and an usher at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cabot. He enjoyed woodworking, carving, gardening, playing chess, vacations at the beach and especially spending time with his family. Mickey is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis Guzik Bobeck; his children, Melanie (Rob) Whittington, of Richland Township, and Gerald "Jerry" Bobeck, of Washington Township; his grandchildren, Alex (Liz) Whittington and Alyssa Whittington; his brother, James (Kathy) Bobeck, of Leesport; sisters-in-law, Linda Bobeck, Carol (Joseph "Bud") Myers and Bernice (Dave) Smith; and by several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Bobeck.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688, where a blessing service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Private entombment will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery Mausoleum, Frazer Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mickey may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Rebecca Residence for their care and support of Michael. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.