Michael Grove Bellwood, Pennsylvania Obituary

Michael Grove

Michael R. Grove, 60, Altoona died unexpectedly late Friday evening at UPMC Emergency Department, Altoona. He was born in Huntingdon son of the late William V. Grove, Sr. and Thelma I. (Hainsey) Dixon. On March 31, 2012 he married Elaine K. Knowles at Pinecroft United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Steven M. (Naomi) of Wibaux, MT and Timothy D. (Shana) of Altoona; three grandchildren, Zayda, Alesca and Lydia; two brothers, William V., Jr. of Rock Hill, SC and James R. of Martinsburg; a sister Elizabeth G. Isett of State College; and former wife, Sharon Williamson Pearce of Glendive, MT. He was preceded in death by a son, Jesse W.; and a brother, Kenneth R. Grove. Michael was a 1974 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School and a US Air Force veteran serving from 1977-1980. Michael lived in Glendive, MT from 1981 -2001 where he was an employee of the US Postal Service. He later retired as an assembler at JLG Industries, Inc. McConnellsburg. He was a member of Pinecroft United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He especially enjoyed watching his three sons play baseball when they were growing up and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 6pm Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Pinecroft United Methodist Church, Rev. Peter Dittman officiating. In lieu of flowers ,the family suggests that contributions in Michael’s memory be made to Pinecroft United Methodist Church.
January 27, 1957 - February 3, 201701/27/195702/03/2017
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Michael R. Grove, 60, Altoona died unexpectedly late Friday evening at UPMC Emergency Department, Altoona. He was born in Huntingdon son of the late William V. Grove, Sr. and Thelma I. (Hainsey) Dixon. On March 31, 2012 he married Elaine K. Knowles at Pinecroft United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Steven M. (Naomi) of Wibaux, MT and Timothy D. (Shana) of Altoona; three grandchildren, Zayda, Alesca and Lydia; two brothers, William V., Jr. of Rock Hill, SC and James R. of Martinsburg; a sister Elizabeth G. Isett of State College; and former wife, Sharon Williamson Pearce of Glendive, MT. He was preceded in death by a son, Jesse W.; and a brother, Kenneth R. Grove. Michael was a 1974 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School and a US Air Force veteran serving from 1977-1980. Michael lived in Glendive, MT from 1981 -2001 where he was an employee of the US Postal Service. He later retired as an assembler at JLG Industries, Inc. McConnellsburg. He was a member of Pinecroft United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He especially enjoyed watching his three sons play baseball when they were growing up and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 6pm Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Pinecroft United Methodist Church, Rev. Peter Dittman officiating. In lieu of flowers ,the family suggests that contributions in Michael’s memory be made to Pinecroft United Methodist Church.

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Wednesday, February 08 2017
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Pinecroft United Methodist Church
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Pinecroft, PA 16617
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