OBIT: Michael MARANICH, 2007, of interest in Somerset County, PA
 
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  MARANICH, Michael   09/11/07   Daily American
  
    Michael Maranich, 87, Vineland, N.J., passed away early Monday morning in the Lincoln
  Specialty Care Center, Vineland, after being in failing health. Mr. Maranich was born and
  raised in Finleyville, where he was a longtime resident before moving to Meyersdale and
  Berlin and finally to Vineland to be near his children. He is the son of the late Mary
  (Bobic) and Charles Maranich. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Polacek); two
  daughters, Marsha and husband, Ed Fransko, Vineland; Janice Hammerling and Arnold Mead,
  Vineland; one sister, Helen and her husband, Dale Ely, Finleyville; seven grand-
  grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Before
  retiring, Mike was a self-employed building contractor for many years. He is a U.S. Army
  veteran of World War II and was a member of the Finleyville American Legion and the Loyal
  Order of the Moose where he was honored as a life member. Mike also enjoyed the Mingo Rod
  and Gun Club in his younger years. Graveside funeral services will be conducted by his
  grandson, the Rev. Michael E. Fransko, at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the
  Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela. To e-mail condolences and or tributes, please visit
  www.pan-coastfuneralhome. com.