1921
Michael
2012
Michael Koren
April 6, 1921 — October 22, 2012
Michael J. Koren, 91, of Clearfield died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. He was born on April 6, 1921 in Osceola Mills, a son of the late George and Veronica (Hollis) Koren.
Mr. Koren retired from Penelec in 1984 as a control operator at the Shawville power plant, after 32 years of employment. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #540, Clearfield, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5020, Osceola and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge #409, Clearfield. Mr. Koren was also a member of the Internal Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and graduated from Osceola High School in 1940 and a 1948 graduate of Coyne Electrical School, Chicago. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Koren served with the U. S. Air Force.
Mr. Koren loved spending time with his family, especially enjoying outings with his wife Helen when they would enjoy picking berries, attending social events or just simply taking a walk. He also had a love for the outdoors and spent much time gardening, hunting and fishing with friends and family. Above all else, Mr. Koren will leave a legacy of selflessness, always putting the 'other person' first and foremost.
He is survived by three children Susan Vigne and husband Michael of Johnstown, Dr. Larry Koren and wife Linda of Ginter and Ronald J. Koren and wife Sandra of Treasure Lake; five grandchildren Shawn, Ryan and Rachel Vigne and Madison and Zachary Koren; and one brother Joseph Koren of Osceola Mills.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen R. (Russin) Koren on July 11, 2012 and whom he wed July 28, 1951 in Ramey. He was also preceded in death by a four sisters Ann Koren, Susan Haugan, Mary Kovelec and Verone Patrick; and five brothers John, Paul, George Jr., Albert and William Koren.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville on Monday at 10:30 AM with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Monday from 9-9:45 AM.
At the funeral home on Sunday a Christian Vigil service will be held at 1:45 PM and the Rosary will be recited at 5:45 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield..
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Koren retired from Penelec in 1984 as a control operator at the Shawville power plant, after 32 years of employment. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #540, Clearfield, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5020, Osceola and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge #409, Clearfield. Mr. Koren was also a member of the Internal Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and graduated from Osceola High School in 1940 and a 1948 graduate of Coyne Electrical School, Chicago. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Koren served with the U. S. Air Force.
Mr. Koren loved spending time with his family, especially enjoying outings with his wife Helen when they would enjoy picking berries, attending social events or just simply taking a walk. He also had a love for the outdoors and spent much time gardening, hunting and fishing with friends and family. Above all else, Mr. Koren will leave a legacy of selflessness, always putting the 'other person' first and foremost.
He is survived by three children Susan Vigne and husband Michael of Johnstown, Dr. Larry Koren and wife Linda of Ginter and Ronald J. Koren and wife Sandra of Treasure Lake; five grandchildren Shawn, Ryan and Rachel Vigne and Madison and Zachary Koren; and one brother Joseph Koren of Osceola Mills.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen R. (Russin) Koren on July 11, 2012 and whom he wed July 28, 1951 in Ramey. He was also preceded in death by a four sisters Ann Koren, Susan Haugan, Mary Kovelec and Verone Patrick; and five brothers John, Paul, George Jr., Albert and William Koren.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville on Monday at 10:30 AM with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Monday from 9-9:45 AM.
At the funeral home on Sunday a Christian Vigil service will be held at 1:45 PM and the Rosary will be recited at 5:45 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield..
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
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