Michael Francis Bann, 59, Fountain Springs, passed away unexpectedly, Friday June21st, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem.

Michael was born March 23, 1965, the son of the late Margaret (Bailey) and Robert Bann, Sr.

Michael graduated from North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1983.

Michael was a talented and amazing photographer, producer, and musician.  He worked as a professional photographer whose images have been published in numerous media outlets including The Washington Post, Playboy, Military Times, Street Chopper, and Spin. He was the creator and publisher of  Retro Lovely Magazine, a publication that has over 2 million fans.

Michael was a vibrant, charismatic, fun-loving personality with a great sense of humor who made many incredible friends throughout his life.

He is survived by his brother, Samuel Bann, husband of Diane Bann of Mahanoy City and their two daughters Carey Ritsko (married to Frank) and Tracy Agosti ( married to James). He will also be missed by his great nieces Abbigale, Ava, Samantha and his great nephews Tavio and Branden.

Michael was preceded in death by both his parents, his brother Robert Bann Jr., and nephew Shawn Bann.

Friends and family may call Friday 6 to 8 PM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Family prefers donations to the Hillside SPCA.