Michael W. Downey
Michael W. “Mike” Downey, 74, of Amity, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Washington Hospital.
He was born September 9, 1947, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Regis F. and Ruth Forney Downey.
A graduate of Canevin High School, he also had attended Point Park University.
In 1999, he became an ordained minister. Mr. Downey was a member of Washington Alliance Church. He was very strong in his faith, and felt his calling was to lead people to the Lord. He was a soul winner.
Mike was a man who was passionate about helping others, and became certified as a Christian counselor. He worked as a counselor at First Love Christian Academy. He also loved offering guidance, and sharing his home with students from the basketball team, who had come here from other countries.
Mr. Downey was the owner of Downey and Sons Construction, and did remodeling jobs in the local area.
He had retired from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, formerly the Pittsburgh Press, as the manager of outside circulation, in Washington.
On February 4, 1967, he married Marjorie E. Baty, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Kimberly A. (Cody) Bedillion of Amity, and Michael P. (Kimberly) Downey of Dillsburg; two siblings, Dennie (the late Robert) Nichols of Wisconsin, and Joseph Downey of Florida; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Francis and John Downey; and two sisters, Mary Pat Downey and Loretta Tabor.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 26, in Washington Alliance Church, with the Rev. Brian Greenleaf officiating. A luncheon will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Washington, PA 15301.
Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.
A guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.