Jacqueline Michelitsch

Jacqueline “Jackie” Michelitsch, 70, of Richardsville, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2023 at Penn Highlands Dubois surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Ridgway on August 20, 1953, she the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy Himes Newbert.

She was a graduate of Port Allegheny School and was a member of Port Allegany Catholic Church and Brookville Firemens Club.

On May 13, 1972 in Port Allegany she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Kirk Michelitsch. He survives.

Prior to her retirement in 2017 she worked as a cashier at several locations in Brookville and her husband’s construction company.

Her pastimes included kayaking, gardening, putting puzzles together, reading, building stuff and Goodwill shopping and spending time with Vi.

Those surviving in addition to her husband are her sons, Kent (Leslie) Michelitsch, Kirk Michelitsch and Korry (Christie) Michelitsch; her daughter, Kimberlee Michelitsch; her brothers, Matt Neubert and Michael (Mickey) Neubert; her 4 grandchildren, Matt (Gablor) Michelitsch, Gabrielle Hanna, Malachai Zimmerman and Christopher Michelitsch; her step grandchildren, Mandy, Erica and Zach Crain; her step great grandchildren, Ruth, Rae, Luna and Otto; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Furlong Funeral Home, 50 Broad St., Summerville, PA. has been entrusted with the final arrangements for Mrs. Michelitsch.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11AM at the Church of Nazarene pavilion, 110 Evans St., Brookville, Pa. Lunch will be provided.

Friends and family may leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.

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