Michael Siliekus, 69, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, November 14th, peacefully at home.

Michael was born in Philadelphia, Pa on May 11, 1953, the son of the late Eleanore (Siliekus) Lahutsky and Rudolph Hillman. He was raised by his grandparents Michael and Mame Siliekus

Mike graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1971 and also Wilkes University with an associate's degree in electronics.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA.

Mike worked as an inspector at the former All Steel Corp. in Hazelton.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Humane Fire Company Mahanoy City.

Mike loved the outdoors and volunteered as a camp host with DCNR for over 20 years.

In his younger years he took great pride in coaching youth athletics, including girls' softball as well as midget and peewee football.

He enjoyed watching and cheering on his favorite Philadelphia sports teams.

Mike was well known in the community and loved to talk to anyone with a listening ear.

He was the husband of Donna (Motsko) Siliekus for 46 loving years.

Michael is survived by a daughter, Donnamichelle, and her Fiancé James Edmonds, of Hammond LA; two sons Michael, and his Fiancé Dawn May, of Tower City; Christopher Siliekus, of Barnesville; a sister, Debra, wife of John Kershetsky, of Mahanoy City. Two brothers, Donald Hillman, of Conyngham; Richard Hillman and his wife LynnDee of Virginia Beach VA.

He is also survived by 4 Grandchildren Courtney, Logan, Mackenzie, Liliana and 1 Great Grandchild Kaison. Nieces and nephews.

Mike is preceded in death by a daughter Stephanie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, at 10 AM on Friday, November 18th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Thursday 6 to 8 PM and Friday 9 AM at the Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery Mahanoy City.

The family wishes donations be made at funeral home to be used towards a memorial bench at Locust Lake State Park in Mike's honor.