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Obituary

Michael Kowalik, son of Joseph and Clementine Kowalik, was a proud graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School (1966), Shippensburg State College (1970), and earned his M.Ed. in 1977. He taught English in the Red Lion Area School District for 36 years, including nine years at the junior high, one year in Canada, and 26 years at the senior high. He was honored to receive a J.W. Fulbright Scholarship to teach internationally.

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Michael and Winnie have been a part of my family, the Gibson Smith’s, ever since Erin and Gretel met at ballet class wh…

Michael and Winnie have been a part of my family, the Gibson Smith’s, ever since Erin and Gretel me…

Michael and Winnie have been a part of my family, the Gibson Smi…

Dearest Winnie -  I am so very sorry to hear about Michael's passing. You and your family have been on my heart so much…

Dearest Winnie -  I am so very sorry to hear about Michael's passing. You and your family have been…

Dearest Winnie -  I am so very sorry to hear about Michael's pas…

In memory of an amazing Granddad 
In memory of an amazing Granddad 
In memory of an amazing Granddad 
I had the pleasure of working with both Mike and Winnie at RLASH.  Mike was the Student Council advisor for many years.…
I had the pleasure of working with both Mike and Winnie at RLASH.  Mike was the Student Council adv…
I had the pleasure of working with both Mike and Winnie at RLASH…

Community Involvement

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St John's United Church of Christ

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Hoffman Homes

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Community Reach Food Bank

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Born

December 15th, 1948
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Got married to Winnie Kowalik

1975
Red Lion, PA
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Passed away

December 21st, 2025
Seven Valleys, PA

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Other key details

Cause of death

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens

250 Chestnut Hill Road, York, PA 17402
Funeral services provided by

Cremation Services of Pennsylvania

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