John C. Micklow, 82, of Russellton, passed away on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at Harmar Village. He was born June 4th, 1932 in Russellton, to the late John and Agnes (Chelpanoff) Micklow. Mr. Micklow lived in Russellton his entire life and was a 1950 graduate of West Deer High School.

John was an avid sports fan, baseball, and soccer player. He was the youngest member of the first Russellton soccer team. John also played shortstop for the West Deer American Legion baseball team that won the American Legion State Championship at Forbes Field. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Micklow retired as the chief observer in the metallurgical department at Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Natrona, with 47 years of service.

He is survived by his wife Thelma (Gezzi) Micklow; daughter, Deborah (Todd) Berky of Murrysville; son, Michael (Erin) Micklow of North Carolina; grandchildren, Jordan Parker, Eric Micklow, and Caroline Micklow; sisters, Marlene (Tom) Grim of Ohio and Pat Malisher of Monroeville; brothers, Al (Arlene) Micklow of Ohio and Mike Micklow of Russellton. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son John J. Micklow in 2001 and a sister Kay Arlott.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Rd., Russellton, West Deer Twp. Christian funeral mass will be held 10:30 am, Monday, at Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, Russellton, with Rev. James Holland officiating. Mr. Micklow will be laid to rest next to his son, John, at Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp.