OBIT: Michael N. KOWALSKI, 2009, native of Huntingdon County, PA

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Michael N. Kowalski

  Michael N. Kowalski, 52, of 125 Little River Rd, Goose Creek, SC, 
died on Sunday, February 1, at his residence in Penna. in New Albany.
  A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 7, at the 
Presbyterian Church, Mount Union, with Rev. Franklin Moist officiating.  
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Robert D. Heath 
Funeral Home, Mount Union.
  He was born on September 1, 1956, in Huntingdon and was the son of 
the late Michael Kowalski and Delores (Shepherd) Kowalski, who resides 
in Huntingdon.
  Mr. Kowalski is survived by his wife Candy (Hatch) Kowalski and is 
also survived by a daughter, Rachel Kowalski of Hanover and a stepson, 
Mitchell Epler of New Albany.
  He is also survived by two sisters: Melissa Kowalski Moore of 
Huntingdon; Carole Kowalski Sechrist of Hustontown also four nephews 
and a niece survive.
  Mr. Kowalski was a graduate of Mount Union Area High School, Class of 
1974.
  He had been employed by Henkels and McCoy for 16 years. Following 
this, he had his own business, MK Contractors, for 15 years, retiring 
in 2005.
  Mr. Kowalski enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was an 
avid Pittsburgh Steelers and South Carolina Gamecocks fan. He loved 
spending time at the beach and loved his dog, "Cocoa."
  He will be remembered by his family for the light of his goodness, 
for his willingness to lend a helping hand and for his strength.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, 
P.O. Box 163, Mount Union, 17066 or to the Huntingdon County Humane 
Society, 11371 School House Hollow Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

The Valley Log, Orbisonia, Pa., February 11, 2009