Michael J. GILLIGAN

Michael J. GILLIGAN, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Sunday, October 6, 2024 in his home. 

Born June 7, 1947, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John Francis and Maria Regina O’Hanlan Gilligan. On May 29, 1967, in Warren County, NC, he married the former Barbara L. Beideman, who survives. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1965 – 1969. He was employed by Morris Iron and Steel Co. in Philadelphia, WW Disposal in Harrison Valley, and Northern Light Candles in Wellsville, NY. Mike was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Westfield, Teamsters Union, American Legion Post #831 in Campbelltown, and served as a Scoutmaster for Troop #463 in Philadelphia. 

Surviving besides his wife, Barbara, are: three children, Michael J. (Paul) Gilligan, Jr. of Bensenville, IL, Regina (Bruce) Rutherford of Westfield, and Judith (Wade) Tubbs of Wellsboro; three grandchildren, Onnalee (Ryan Calkins) Tubbs, Sydney (Kole Hurler) Tubbs, and Gretta (Cam Littleton) Tubbs; two great-granddaughters, Raelynn and Peyton; a sister, Joan (Frederick) Ruffenach of Princeton, NJ; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John F. Gilligan, Jr. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Westfield. Rev. Jacek Bialkowski will be the Celebrant. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Tioga County Honor Guard. 

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.