Michael Pyrka

Michael Pyrka, Sr., age 52 of Canton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a Massillon resident since 1995. He was employed as a manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Massillon and had worked at many McDonald’s throughout northeastern Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father Wasyl Pyrka. He is survived by his wife, Louann (Adam) Pyrka whom he married on May 29, 1976, his sons, John M. Pyrka of Canton, Adam D. Pyrka of Canton and Marine PFC Michael Pyrka, Jr. stationed in California, his granddaughter Kelly Petrini of Atlanta, GA, his mother, Maria Pyrka of Parma, OH, his brother in law, David (Judy) Adam, his sister in law, Dororthy (Bill) Schiffer and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home with Rev. Clifford Price officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 P.M. and on Saturday one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Pyrka’s name to either the Ronald McDonald House or the charity of the donor’s choice. Paquelet – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222 Paquelet.com