Obituaries
March 11, 2021

Michael Pajewski – Indianola

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Michael Pajewski, 49, of Indianola, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Natrona Heights on Oct. 9, 1971, son of the late Joseph and Judy Cingle Pajewski. Michael was a 1989 graduate of Deer Lakes High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was a production supervisor for the former Heinz plant and recently was the production supervisor for Mancini Bread Company. Michael was a member of Guardian Angel Parish (Our Lady of Victory) Harwick and was a member of United Food and Commercial Workers Local No. 1771. He was a kid at heart, always bugging his son Jordan to play catch. Together they enjoyed playing guitar and playing Xbox. Michael loved riding his Harley, gardening, canning, and feeding the stray cats. He is survived by the love of his life Jennifer Vernet Pajewski of Indianola; his pride and joy, son Jordan at home; two brothers, Steve (Pye) Pajewski of Glenshaw and Kevin Pajewski of Mars; two sisters, Kathleen (Dan) Thomas of Prospect and Karen (Keith) Colton of West Deer Township; stepmother-in-law, Linda Vernet of Rostraver; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his nephew, Daniel Thomas; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Carolyn Kraynek Vernet. A private visitation and blessing service was held at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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