James Michael Persing
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James Michael (Mike) Persing, 79, of Atglen, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Newport Meadows Nursing Home in Christiana, PA. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late John Albert Persing and Florence Hannah Klinger Persing.
Mike was a 1961 graduate of the Coal Township High School in Shamokin, PA. He served honorably in the US Marine Corps from 1961 to 1966. He was retired from Oberthur Card Systems, Inc. in Exton, PA as a machine operator.
He is survived by one daughter; Lori L. Winchester and husband Rudy of Parkesburg, two grandsons; Christopher and Logan Winchester, both of Parkesburg, one nephew William R.L. Winters, Jr. of Atglen, PA., one Aunt; Jearldean Losiewicz of Shamokin, PA., and cousins Bob, Susan, Howard, Paul, and Richard Losiewicz from Shamokin, PA. He was preceded in death by one sister Anita Winters.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 1:00 PM to the time of the service.
For those unable to attend the service a live stream will be provided. To watch the live stream the day of the service, please click HERE.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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A good guy
So sorry to read this. Mike was a regular at the Atglen Market when I worked there and we always had a daily joke or laugh or sometimes a complaint when I was on Boro Council. . I hadn't seen him in a long time and am sorry to see his name here. RIP Mike, no more noise outside your home will bother you.
Mrs. M misses you.
Condolences
Sending my condolences to the family of Mike. We used to work together at Quebecor and I kept in touch with Mike the last 10 years. I pray that you will find comfort in these next few days. Mike was a great guy and we used to have some wonderful conversations. I had not heard from him in the last couple of years but I hope and pray he is at peace
Sincere Condolences
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with Mike at Oberthur when he was a press helper in the Press Room and then a machine operator. I remember when he had the heart surgery many years ago. May the fond memories that you hold in your hear help you through this most difficult time. My sincere consolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend.