Mike Herilla
Mike “Mitch” Herilla, 92, of Bentleyville, died Monday morning, April 29, 2013, in Betty White’s Personal Care Home, Centerville Borough.
He was born in North Charleroi, a son of the late Theodore and Tekla Husoveck Herilla.
Mr. Herilla retired from Fisher Body in West Mifflin after 27 years of service.
A veteran, he served his country during World War II as a private with the 871st Guard Squadron of the 8th Army Air Force of the Army Air Corps.
He was a member of American Legion Post 165 of Bentleyville, where he served as commander of the honor guard and the post.
On February 23, 1946, in St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, Monongahela, he married Ann Wuycheck, who died July 1, 2008.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan Smiley (Gregg) and Nadine Connor, both of Bentleyville; three grandchildren, Tara Marie Herilla, Timi Lynn Close (Harry) and Stephen Connor (fiancee Alina George); three great-grandchildren, Noah Close and Izabella and Morgan Connor; a sister, Eva A. Kuchar of Bentleyville; a daughter-in-law, Carrie Herilla of Bentleyville; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sons, Tim Herilla and John Eric (Ricky) Herilla; three brothers, Alex, Theodore Jr. and John Herilla; and three sisters, Ann Denys, Mary Fefolt and Olga Swoger.
There will be no visitation or services. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message and share photos.
Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., Bentleyville