Michael Veloshin – Perryopolis

Michael Veloshin, 90, of Perryopolis passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Hallsworth House in Monessen, where he was residing. He was born on Oct. 14, 1930, in Perryopolis. He was the son of the late John and Helen Veloshin. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brothers John, Charles and George Valosen; brother-in-law, Frank Stulock; and sister-in-law, Marie Valosen. Mike is survived by his sister, Helen Stulock of Garden City, Mich.; sister-in-law Dorothy (John) Valosen of Fishers, Ind.; several nieces and nephews; great nieces, great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Mike was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Perryopolis. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-56; worked as a construction laborer and custodian with the Frazier School District and retired from U.S. Steel, Christy Park Works in McKeesport. Mike loved the outdoors and could be found walking through the countryside and often, when in season, picking blackberries. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no public visitation. A funeral Liturgy was held at St. Nicholas with Father Oleh Seremchuk as celebrant on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, with internment at St. Nicholas cemetery. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at a later date. The BLAIR LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY has been entrusted with Michael’s professional funeral arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at blair-lowther.com.