Michael Lepak, 85, of Auburn passed away Sunday July 22, 2012 at Auburn Community Hospital. Life resident of Auburn, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Upstate Operating Engineers. Mike was an Army veteran serving during WWII. He was a life member of the VFW Post 1975, member of the UNC and Auburn Bowling Association 700 Club. He was predeceased by his parents Stephen and Tillie Kowal Lepak; sisters Stella Paluda and Marion O'Brien and special friend Mary Holmes. Mike is survived by his sisters Anne McDonald, Helen Dudek and Alyce Petrecki; nieces and nephews Richard O'Brien, Cynthia Paluda McCready, Maureen O'Brien Young, Diane Dudek Taylor and Mark Petrecki and faithful companion Brandy. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the Plis Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in SS Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Friends may call on the family from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home 220 State St., Auburn. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the SPCA 41 York St. Auburn, NY 13210. Read Michael Lepak's Obituary and Guestbook on www.plisfuneralhome.com.