Mitchell L. "Mickey" MARKOVICH

Mitchell L. "Mickey" MARKOVICH, 69, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Bessemer, PA and Toms River, NJ, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 in his home. Born December 18, 1943, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of Joseph and Ann Snezic Markovich. On September 12, 1964, in Hillsville, PA, he married the former Dorothy M. Commisso, who survives. A 1962 graduate of Mohawk High School in Bessemer, he attended Youngstown University. He was employed by REMACOR in West Pittsburgh, PA and was transferred to Reade Manufacturing in Lakehust, NJ and retired as President of the North American Magnesium Division of Magnesium Elektron in 2007. He continued working with the company as a consultant in retirement. Mickey was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport where he served on the restoration committee, Bessemer Rod and Gun Club, Black Forest Sportsmen's Club, Wellsville Rod and Gun Club, vice president of Hall-Mark Sportsmen's Club, and a social member of American Legion Potter Post #192 in Coudersport. A family man, he cherished his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed ATV riding, skeet and trap shooting, and good conversation. Surviving besides his wife, Dorothy, are: a daughter, Maryann (Daniel) Curran of Toms River, NJ; a son, Michael (Cyndi) Markovich of Gilbertsville, PA; three grandchildren, Meghan Curran, Nicholas Markovich, and Marissa Markovich; a sister, Esther (Joseph) Petrello of New Castle, PA; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2013 in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport. The Rev. James C. Campbell and the Rev. Joseph V. Dougherty will be the Con-Celebrants. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Eulalia Church Restoration Fund, Coudersport, PA 16915. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.